- Transferring military credits
- Using National Guard or Reserve benefits
- Navigating the GI Bill庐 and/or Tuition Assistance
- Obtaining on-campus work-study jobs, which are paid for through the VA
Military and Veterans Support
Find your academic future at 水多多导航.
Service members and veterans are an important part of the 水多多导航 community. We look forward to welcoming you.
The first step in our admissions process is completing an application form. Choose the appropriate application below, then read further for instructions and requirements regarding your VA Education Benefits.
鈥�* Eligible service members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling.
Resources for you and your family
水多多导航 is committed to providing an exceptional education to military service members, veterans, and their families. Whether you attend classes on campus or are 100% online, you'll receive the career-boosting education you need鈥攁nd the flexibility and support you deserve.
Education benefits support
Do you need help transferring your military credits, using National Guard or Reserve benefits, navigating the GI Bill庐, or Tuition Assistance? Our expert staff is ready to answer your questions, guide you through the 水多多导航 admissions and benefits application process, and explain all of the opportunities that are available to you
Special benefits for you and your family
水多多导航 guides military-affiliated members through the admissions and benefit application process, and explains all opportunities that are available such as:
Costs for military members and their families
水多多导航 provides discounted tuition costs for active-duty members and veterans, as well as their eligible dependents when they enroll in online programs.
- Undergraduates seeking an associate or bachelor's degree pay a reduced rate of $250 per credit, regardless of whether they are a Pennsylvania resident or live out-of-state (savings of more than $100 per credit).
- Master's degree students pay $399 per credit, or 90% of the in-state rate, regardless of whether they are a Pennsylvania resident or live out-of-state (savings of more than $300 per credit for out-of-state residents).
Military and veteran students receive priority scheduling for class registration. This allows early course entry and scheduling prior to other students with the same class standing.
Learn more about Undergraduate Student Fees Learn more about Graduate Student Fees
Veteran Success Lounges
Each campus provides veterans, military, and dependent students with their own space to relax, study, and meet fellow students. Each space has drinks, snacks, entertainment, coffee, furniture, computers, and CAC readers.
Military Services at 水多多导航
水多多导航 offers a broad range of free services to eligible veterans, their families, and significant others through the Department of Veteran Affairs and in conjunction with 水多多导航鈥檚 Veteran and Military Success Centers and Counseling Centers, including:
- Individual and group readjustment for veterans who served overseas during hostile conflicts
- Marital and family consultations
- Alcohol and drug counseling
- Support for homeless veterans
- Women veterans' sexual trauma support
- Employment counseling and guidance
- Community Education
- Liaison with VA facilities
- Referrals to community agencies
- Information regarding local and national veterans鈥� organizations and projects
- Bereavement counseling
Contact Our Military and Veteran Services Team
Our military and veteran support services staff understands the unique needs of veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, and their dependents. We offer a range of services to help maximize your military education benefits and realize your goals. Take advantage of your benefits, learn about our military tuition discounts, search for scholarships, explore financial aid options, and more.
Lynne Berdar
Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Success
724-938-4076
veterans@pennwest.edu
Cory Shay
Director Military and Veteran Success
814-393-2655
veterans@pennwest.edu
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