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America Reads Application
To be eligible, students must:
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have documented financial need.
- Be degree seeking or have provisional status. Graduate students must be enrolled in their degree program by their department.
- Be enrolled at least half time; six credits for undergraduates, five credits for graduates.
- Maintain Penn State’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Standard.
- Hold United States citizenship or be classified as an eligible non-citizen.
All participants are required to have appropriate background clearances, a health appraisal (that includes a TB test), and two letters of recommendation.
If you are interested, please complete an America Reads Application.

