Current Students

Prepare for the future by building a solid academic foundation for a successful career. Earn experience through internships, research at the undergraduate level, and explore exceptional programs in and out of the classroom. If you can't find the information you're looking for, try our Help Tool, submit a question online, or visit the Student Success Center in room 125 on the lower level of the Eiche Library.

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Share Your Penn State Altoona Moment

Share your Penn State Altoona experience with us! Whether you’re attending an event, cheering on the Lions, enjoying campus life, or capturing an everyday moment, we’d love to see it. Upload your photos and videos and tell us a little about them—you may see your submission featured on Penn State Altoona’s social media channels or other college communications.

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Student Success Center

Located in room 125 on the lower level of the Eiche Library, the Student Success Center supports two main functions:

  • To GET HELP for those students who need academic and non-academic assistance, and
  • To GET AHEAD for those students ready to take the next steps in their education.
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Student Billing

The University's Bursar’s office manages all aspects of the student account for all students at Penn State and can answer any questions regarding your student account. Payments and scholarship checks should be submitted online or via mail to the Bursar's office at University Park.

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Health and Wellness

Penn State Altoona's Health and Wellness Center offers medical care and treatment for most illnesses and minor injuries as well as counseling and psychological services, student disability resources, and health education.

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Affordability Resources

In addition to the financial assistance options available through the Financial Aid Office, Penn State Altoona helps students manage the cost of college with resources that support learning, technology access, basic needs, professional preparation, and academic success.