Outside Scholarship Payment Methods

Direct Payment 

Outside scholarship sponsors/organizations should make checks payable to the “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania,” ensuring that the student's legal name and Penn ID number are included in the accompanying documentation. Checks should be mailed directly to the Outside Scholarship Office at 

University of Pennsylvania
Student Financial Services
Outside Scholarship Office
Franklin Building, Room 100
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Payment to Student

If you receive a scholarship check made payable to you (the student) or co-payable to both you and the  University of Pennsylvania (e.g., payable to "University of Pennsylvania & [Your Name]"),   please endorse the back of the check before mailing it.  Be sure to include your legal name and Penn ID number with the check. 

*Checks that are not endorsed cannot be deposited and will not be credited to your student account. Therefore, the student must come into our office to sign the check for processing. Checks can be mailed to 

University of Pennsylvania
Student Financial Services
Outside Scholarship Office
Franklin Building, Room 100
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Mailed to Student, Check in Penn's Name

If the sponsor mails you a check that is made out to the University of Pennsylvania, please follow the steps below:

Drop Off in Person:

  • Bring the check to the Franklin Building (3451 Walnut Street), take a picture of the front and back of the check for your records, fill out the outside scholarship envelope located at the front desk of the Franklin building, put the check in the envelope and seal it, drop it off in the mail slot labeled Student Financial Services

Mail the Check:

  • Send the check to the following address:

University of Pennsylvania
Student Financial Services
 Outside Scholarship Office
 Franklin Building, Room 100
 3451 Walnut Street
 Philadelphia, PA 19104