Veteran & Military In-State Tuition Benefit

Veterans who meet the following criteria can take advantage of in-state tuition:

• Enrollment: You must be continually enrolled in a PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institution.
• VA Education Benefits: You need to be eligible for VA Education Benefits (Chapter 1606, Chapter 30, Chapter 31, or Chapter 33), even if you're not currently using them.
• Residency: You must reside in Pennsylvania on the first day of the term. Living in the residence hall counts.
• Documentation: Provide your DD214 (Member 4 copy) to verify at least 90 days of active duty service, along with a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) confirming your education benefits.

Disclaimer: To maintain eligibility, you must remain continuously enrolled at a PASSHE institution and reside in PA as of the first day of each term.

Active duty servicemembers stationed in Pennsylvania may qualify for in-state tuition with the following requirements:

• Enrollment: You must be continually enrolled in a PASSHE school.
• Residency: You must reside in Pennsylvania on the first day of the term. Living in the residence hall counts.
• Documentation: Submit a copy of your military orders showing you are stationed in Pennsylvania.

Disclaimer: To maintain eligibility, you must remain continuously enrolled at a PASSHE institution and reside in PA as of the first day of each term.

Civilians employed at a Department of Defense facility in Pennsylvania may qualify for in-state tuition under these guidelines:

• Enrollment: Continuous enrollment in a PASSHE institution is required.
• Residency: You must reside in Pennsylvania on the first day of the term. Living in the residence hall counts.
• Documentation: Provide proof of employment at a DoD facility located in Pennsylvania.

Disclaimer: To maintain eligibility, you must remain continuously enrolled at a PASSHE institution and reside in PA as of the first day of each term.

Spouses and dependents of veterans, active duty service members, and DoD civilian personnel may qualify for in-state tuition if they meet the following criteria:

For Dependents/Spouses of Veterans:

• Enrollment: You must be continuously enrolled in a PASSHE school.
• Residency: You must reside in Pennsylvania on the first day of the term. Living in the residence hall counts.
• Documentation: Provide the veteran’s DD214 (Member 4 copy) and a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) establishing eligibility for education benefits.
• Benefit Use: You must use VA Education Benefits until fully exhausted, excluding summer and winter sessions.

Disclaimer: To maintain eligibility, you must remain continuously enrolled at a PASSHE institution and reside in PA as of the first day of each term.

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For Dependents/Spouses of Active Duty Servicemembers:

• Enrollment: You must be continuously enrolled in a PASSHE school.
• Residency: You must reside in Pennsylvania on the first day of the term. Living in the residence hall counts.
• Documentation: Provide a copy of the servicemember’s military orders showing they are stationed in Pennsylvania.

Disclaimer: To maintain eligibility, you must remain continuously enrolled at a PASSHE institution and reside in PA as of the first day of each term.

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For Dependents/Spouses of Civilian Personnel Employed at a DoD Facility:

• Enrollment: You must be continuously enrolled in a PASSHE school.
• Residency: You must reside in Pennsylvania on the first day of the term. Living in the residence hall counts.
• Documentation: Provide proof of the civilian’s employment at a DoD facility in Pennsylvania.

Disclaimer: To maintain eligibility, you must remain continuously enrolled at a PASSHE institution and reside in PA as of the first day of each term.