In-State Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
In-state tuition at PA public colleges and universities for veterans using VA educational benefits, regardless of length of PA residency.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Pennsylvania residency
How to apply
$10,000-$20,000+/year savings
Apply through the official Pennsylvania agency.
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Overview
Eligibility (granted by PA law under federal Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act):
(1) Nonresident active-duty service members stationed in PA and living in PA, plus their dependents.
(2) Veterans using VA educational benefits who live in PA.
(3) Students using transferred VA benefits who live in PA.
No length-of-residency requirement. 90+ days honorable active duty, with DD-214 Member-4 copy required.
Note
Implementation is administered at the institutional level — contact your PA institution's veterans services office. PASSHE (PA State System of Higher Education) maintains a veterans page at passhe.edu/offices/asa/veterans.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Pennsylvania state agency before applying.
Other Pennsylvania Education & Training
PA National Guard Education Assistance Program (EAP)
State-funded tuition assistance covering up to 120 credit hours at approved PA institutions for National Guard members.
$30,000-$50,000+ over 10 semesters
Educational Gratuity for Children of Disabled/Deceased Veterans
$500 per term/semester for up to four scholastic years (eight payments / $4,000 total) for children of 100% permanently disabled or deceased veterans.
Up to $4,000 total
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