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Amanda Mott
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Financial Aid
A conversation with Mark Dingfield, VP for finance and treasurer
A conversation with Mark Dingfield, VP for finance and treasurer
Mark Dingfield, who began his role as vice president for finance and treasurer in October, discusses undergraduate financial aid, the University’s finances, and financial wellness.
Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City
Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City
President Liz Magill moderated a panel featuring three students who shared their unique paths to and extraordinary experiences at Penn, thanks to the University’s generous donor community.
Penn expands financial aid for families earning less than $75,000 a year
Penn expands financial aid for families earning less than $75,000 a year
In addition to covering tuition, fees, housing, and dining, the financial aid packages will provide additional resources including a laptop program, summer internship and research funding, and summer course funding.
Scholarships place ‘world of opportunity’ within reach
Scholarships place ‘world of opportunity’ within reach
Penn’s Named Scholarship Celebration returned to Rockwell Gymnasium on Nov. 16—the first time it’s been held in person since 2019.
Serving student veterans at Penn
Serving student veterans at Penn
A new office in Student Registration and Financial Services provides support for the growing number of veterans at Penn.
Penn Trustees approve 2022-2023 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget
The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 2.9% increase in tuition and a $288 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year.
Student accounts, records, and financial aid, all in one mobile-friendly package
Student accounts, records, and financial aid, all in one mobile-friendly package
Te Next Generation Student Systems team has been working on a comprehensive student information system, known as Pennant. The program will complete its final phase this spring in advance of the 2022-23 academic year.
One stop for students’ financial questions
One stop for students’ financial questions
Newly open this fall, the Student Service Center provides a single point of access for the bursar’s office, the registrar, and student financial aid
As The Power of Penn concludes, a look into its big impact
As The Power of Penn concludes, a look into its big impact
Penn Today chatted with Development and Alumni Relations’ John Zeller, who shared highlights of the University’s most recent fundraising campaign, and much more.
Penn launches initiative to distribute federal COVID relief funds as direct student grants
Penn launches initiative to distribute federal COVID relief funds as direct student grants
100% of federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds will go to student emergency grants and public health initiatives.
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Indianapolis Star
Will $50 a week teach kids fiscal skills in Indianapolis school’s study, close wealth gap?
The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice is participating in a study on the impact of $50 a week for Indianapolis high schoolers.
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The New York Times
What’s in the House G.O.P. debt limit bill
The Penn Wharton Budget Model estimates that the Education Department’s income-driven student-loan repayment plan would cost about $350 billion within a decade.
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Medscape
Nursing schools offer loan forgiveness programs to offset nurse shortage
A $125 million endowment to the School of Nursing will allow its students that are nurses to apply to become nurse practitioners through the Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
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Al Día
Teenager pedals her way to the University of Pennsylvania
Mexican American Sarahi Franco-Morales from Philadelphia will receive a full scholarship as an incoming first-year in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
What to know about the grad student assistants on strike at Temple
Penn is noted for its December announcement increasing the minimum pay for doctoral students by nearly 25%, starting in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Al Día
Job shadowing has never been more important for Pennsylvania students
Penn has partnered with Summer Discovery to provide high school students with summer programming and financial aid for select Philadelphia students.
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