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Plenty of information exists regarding the funding of higher education. 

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Penn State FAFSA code:

003329

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Incoming Students—Early February
Current Students—Mid-June

Financial Aid Office Information

OFFICE LOCATION
W113 Smith Building

MAILING ADDRESS
Office of Financial Aid
Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

CONTACT
814-949-5055
Fax: 814-949-5536
[email protected]

HOURS
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8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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