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Veterans Benefits and Services

Military Application Fee Waiver

Veterans, reservists and active-duty service members receive an application-fee waiver when applying to any of Penn State’s undergraduate programs.

In-State Tuition Benefit for Military-Connected Students

Recent state legislation now requires public institutions of higher learning, State-related institutions, State-owned institutions, and private institutions in Pennsylvania to charge resident tuition rates to veterans, national guard, reservists, and active-duty members, as well as their spouses, and dependent children who do not currently reside in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the in-state tuition benefit for military-connected students.

Credits for Prior Learning

Veterans and military students may be eligible for credit from training and experiences in the armed forces. Follow the links below to learn more.

  • Credit from Military Experience
  • Prior Learning Assessment
  • About Credit for Prior Learning (American Council on Education)
  • Military Evaluations (American Council on Education)
  • The ACE Military Guide (American Council on Education)

Priority Registration

Newly admitted students schedule their courses for their first semester at Penn State during New Student Orientation. After that, enrolled veterans are eligible for priority (early) scheduling.

Veterans may schedule classes ahead of students without priority registration based on the timeline set by each campus, but once general registration begins veteran students will compete for class spaces along with all other students allowed to register at that time. Check with the campus registrar to determine which date is applicable to you.

To exercise this benefit, veterans should send a copy of the Member 4 section of their DD 214 (indicating character of discharge) and active duty service members should send a letter from their command stating their dates of service. These documents should be submitted to your campus certifying official or the Office of Veterans Programs at University Park.

Additional Resources for Veterans

  • Penn State Office of Veterans Programs
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  • Penn State World Campus/Online Education for Military Students
  • Penn State Wilkes-Barre Veterans Support Club

For more information on veterans’ benefits, please contact Diana Coslett, VA Point of Contact (VAPOC), at 570-675-9242 or [email protected].

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Veterans Affairs Point of Contact

Diana Coslett
Financial Aid Specialist and
Veterans Affairs Point of Contact

office: Hayfield House 102
phone: (570) 675-9242
email: [email protected]

Hours:
M–F, 8:00am–5:00pm
(evenings by appointment)

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre military award created to honor fallen soldier

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Military program fund created at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

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Scholarship for veterans established at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

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  • Penn State Office of Veterans Affairs and Services
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  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Automated Verification of Enrollment
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Penn State Wilkes‑Barre

Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes‑Barre, Penn State Wilkes‑Barre offers four‑year baccalaureate degree programs, two‑year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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