Financial aid—grants and scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year at the University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania offers need-based grants and scholarships for undergraduate students to meet demonstrated financial need for the 2026–27 academic year. The aid can include Penn Grants, named scholarships, federal and state grants, and other institutional funding, with Penn aiming to meet 100% of demonstrated need. The funding is designed to remove financial barriers and is not based on merit or athletics.

Need-based institutional grants and scholarships, plus applicable federal/state grants; meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.

Continuing undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania who demonstrate financial need and submit required aid documents.

Apply via the Penn financial aid portal: https://srfs.upenn.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships