Parents & Families

We Are . . . Penn State! And our Penn State community includes parents and families of our resident students. As your son or daughter experiences the uniqueness of campus living at University Park, we want to keep you in the loop.

Send a Treat

Find out about sending a care package to your student—your son or daughter will love these treats from the Penn State Bakery!

Important Dates

Stay informed of important dates and deadlines.

Mailing Address

Keep in touch with your student via mail. Be sure to use the correct mailing address for their residence hall.

ID+ Card

The Penn State id+ Card is your student's access to multiple functions on campus - LionCash, secure banking, and their way into sporting events, concerts, residence halls, dining commons, and more.

LionCash

Deposit LionCash funds into your student's account.

Deposit LionCash

FERPA Confidentiality

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records. It can also affect your student’s housing contract.

Delegate Access

Identify an individual in LionPATH as a delegate with whom University staff can discuss your Housing and Food Service (HFS) Contract details.

Parents Program

Welcome to the Penn State Parents Program—we want to be partners with you to ensure your student’s success and stay in touch with you—from your first campus visit to that proud graduation day.

Housing and Food Payments

The Office of the Bursar is the place to go to pay Housing and food charges and tuition bills.

Financial Aid

For more information on financial aid options visit studentaid.psu.edu.