| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 74.49 |
| Liaison | Krista Bailey |
| Submission Date | Dec. 17, 2020 |
Pennsylvania State University
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.42 / 4.00 |
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Provide at least one of the following figures:
68
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
23
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
14
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
77
Optional Fields
A new University-wide initiative known as “Achieve Penn State” provides a unified brand for communicating the range of existing Penn State programs that advance access and affordability, a key focus of President Eric Barron’s tenure. The initiative supports hard-working students and their families by helping them plan for their future by eliminating obstacles so they can graduate with lower debt and in less time. https://news.psu.edu/story/610113/2020/02/28/academics/achieve-penn-state-unify-access-and-affordability-initiatives
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
The Office of Student Affairs provides online resources for Adult Students: http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/adults/
Continuing Education provides information for adult students on their website: http://ceup.psu.edu/
Continuing Education provides information for adult students on their website: http://ceup.psu.edu/
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
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