Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid

When choosing the college that's right for you, it's important to consider the return on your investment. As the largest comprehensive university in north central and northeastern Pennsylvania, Commonwealth University works hard to provide a world-class education that consistently rates among the best values in the nation.

Commonwealth University graduate degree programs can be your pathway to professional career growth. Choose to study on any of our three campuses or enjoy the flexibility and convenience of our online graduate degrees. The Power of Three is at your fingertips. Whether you study online, on campus, or a combination of both, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a career-focused graduate degree.

Financial aid helps students and families/supporters pay for college. It may consist of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment. The Financial Aid team at Commonwealth University is ready to help you learn about your options to earn an affordable degree.

Scholarships and Grants reduce the cost of attendance and allow you to focus on getting a great education. Loans are borrowed funds that make earning a degree possible for many students. Commonwealth University provides a variety of options for students to make their academic goals possible.

Student Employment allows students to earn extra money through on-campus job opportunities. Positions available across the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield campuses allow students to gain experience, network, and learn time management skills.

Act 69 of 2024 for College Affordability and Transparency, requires Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to present financial information in greater detail to students and to provide financial aid exit counseling at the end of a student’s final academic term.