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CCAC
Website: https://www.ccac.edu/
Admissions Application: https://enrollcredit.ccac.edu/Programs and Disciplines: https://www.ccac.edu/Programs_and_Disciplines.aspxAs an open-admissions institution, CCAC does not require college entrance examinations. To enroll as a full-time student, applicants must have a high school diploma or Pennsylvania GED certificate or must be at least 18 years of age with experience reasonably equivalent to a GED.Campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandwine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuykill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, Worthington Scranton, and York- Students can transfer between campuses after meeting entrance requirements for selected majorRanked as a top 100 university in World University RankingsDegrees offered: Certificate, Masters, Associate, Doctoral, BachelorsSteps to apply: http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/steps/Majors available: http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/majors/
College information for students in 7th-11th grade: http://admissions.psu.edu/info/advising/college.cfm
FAFSA should be received by March 1 to receive maximum consideration for all types of student aid. The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov beginning January 1. The Office of Student Aid begins awarding financial aid packages in late March.University of Pittsburgh
Website: www.pitt.edu
Application Form: https://app.applyyourself.com/ayapplicantlogin/fl_ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?ID=up-oak
Campuses: Oakland, Greensburg, Johnstown, Brandford, Titusville
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
List of majors available: http://oafa.pitt.edu/majors.php
Available aid programs (grants and loans): https://oafa.pitt.edu/learn-about-aid/available-aid-programs/
Guidelines for undergraduate academic scholarships: http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/pdf/Pitt_Academic_Scholarship_Guidelines.pdf
What’s very important?
1. Academic GPA
2. Rigor of secondary school record
3. Standardized test scoresSlippery Rock
Website: http://www.sru.edu/
Application form: https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu/applications/PASSHE/apply.html?application_id=1287
Degrees offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
List of majors offered: http://www.sru.edu/academics/Pages/majorsandminorsalpha.aspx
Loan options: http://www.sru.edu/academics/enrollment/financialAid/Pages/LoanGuidance.aspxWhat are important factors in the admission decisions?
Academic GPA, class rank, rigor of secondary school record, standardized test scores
Admission requirements: http://www.sru.edu/academics/enrollment/undergraduate/Pages/admissionrequirements.aspxPoint Park University
Website: www.pointpark.edu
Degrees offered: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor’s and Master's
Application form: http://www.pointpark.edu/applyfree
No application deadline: rolling admissions
No application fee for online application submission
No separate application process for scholarship consideration
Majors offered: http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/UndergraduateMajors
Scholarships available: http://www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/CostsandFinancialAid/TypesofFinancialAidV/Scholarships
Financial aid options for full-time undergraduates: http://www.pointpark.edu/About/AdminDepts/StudentFinancialServices/FinancialAid/FullTimeUndergradNo tuition cost differential for out-of-state or international studentRobert Morris University
Website: www.rmu.edu
Degrees Offered: certificate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
Application Form: https://sentry.rmu.edu/OnTheMove/wpf_adm.startup
Majors offered: http://sentry.rmu.edu/OnTheMove/findoutmore.open_page?ipage=1195#degreemajorRMU is one of the lowest-priced private universities in PA and more than 90% of undergrads receive financial aid
Net price calculator: http://sentry.rmu.edu/Undergraduate/Admissions/NetPriceCalculator/FreshmenCalculator
Designed to help you estimate your financial aid award
Types of financial aid offered: http://rmu.edu/FinancialAid/TypesofFinancialAid
Frequently asked questions about general information, scholarships, loans,Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Website: www.iup.edu
Campuses: Main Campus- Indiana, Pa., IUP Punxsutawney, IUP at Northepointe, IUP Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center
Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
Application for admission: https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu/applications/PASSHE/apply.html?application_id=1247
Majors offered: http://www.iup.edu/majors/default.aspx
IUP Scholarships (no general application is required): http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=23623
Look through over 17 different scholarship categories available: http://www.iup.edu/scholarships/default.aspxCalifornia University of Pennsylvania
Website: www.calu.edu
Admissions application: https://secure.applynow.passhe.edu/applications/PASSHE/apply.html?application_id=1283
Degrees offered: certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s
Majors offered: http://www.calu.edu/academics/programs/index.htm
Financial aid: http://www.calu.edu/prospective/undergraduate-admissions/financial-aid/index.htm
Available scholarships: http://www.calu.edu/prospective/undergraduate-admissions/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/index.htm