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Veterans

Penn State Abington, a military-friendly college approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
We are a Pennsylvania National Guard Friendly School!

 

IMPORTANT!

Incoming students must first apply through Veteran Affairs for Education Benefits.

For more information click here.

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs requires certification each term (semester) for which you wish to receive VA Education Benefits.

Click here for the GI Bill® Comparison Tool for THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ABINGTON click here.

New Students

  1. If you are a new student and have not yet completed the Military-Connected Student Questionnaire you must do so before continuing. Instructions are found here.
  2. Once registered for your term (semester) courses, you would complete the VA Enrollment Certification Request in LionPATH using the instructions here. You will need to upload your Certificate of Eligibility the first time you are using benefits (or if your benefits change.) In addition, you will need to upload your Degree Audit and/or What If report when completing the VA Enrollment Certification Request. Click here or here for instructions.
  3. Before completing the VA Enrollment Certification Request form, please review the following:
    • Ensure your contact information is up-to-date before beginning the request. To confirm or update your contact information, please visit: accounts.psu.edu
    • Be advised Penn State is required to deduct tuition-specific financial aid (not including FAFSA) from the total tuition cost reported to the VA. Title IV aid awarded from completion of the FAFSA (Pell Grant, SEOG, Direct Loans) is not deducted from your VA Education Benefits. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal and institutional aid sources.
    • For additional aid questions please refer to the Office of Student Aid

Returning Students

  1. Once registered for your term (semester) courses, you would complete the VA Enrollment Certification Request in LionPATH using the instructions here. You will need to upload your Certificate of Eligibility (if your benefits have changed from a previous semester) In addition, you will need to upload your Degree Audit and/or What If report when completing the VA Enrollment Certification Request. Click here or here for instructions.
  2. Before completing the VA Enrollment Certification Request form, please review the following:
    • Ensure your contact information is up-to-date before beginning the request. To confirm or update your contact information, please visit: accounts.psu.edu
    • Be advised Penn State is required to deduct tuition-specific financial aid (not including FAFSA) from the total tuition cost reported to the VA. Title IV aid awarded from completion of the FAFSA (Pell Grant, SEOG, Direct Loans) is not deducted from your VA Education Benefits. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal and institutional aid sources.
    • For additional aid questions please refer to the Office of Student Aid

In-State Tuition Rates for Veterans & Others Eligible for VA Education Benefits

Individuals or veterans eligible to receive any VA educational benefit will receive the in-state tuition rate, regardless of service time.

Books

If you are entitled to a stipend for books, please establish a bookstore charge account with the VA for the Abington campus bookstore using the email: [email protected] This will ensure you are listed as active with the Abington Bookstore and not another location.

Transferring Credits from Military Experience to Penn State

A veteran or member of the active armed services or the selected reserves may be eligible for credit from educational experiences in the armed forces. More information.

Priority Course 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) course registration.

Priority registration allows veterans to schedule classes ahead of the general student population.

For more information about Priority Registration:
http://equity.psu.edu/veterans/priorreghonorcord

Veteran Honors CordPenn State recognizes those who have honorably served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces by awarding a red, white, and blue honor cord at graduation in recognition of their duty and sacrifice.

Student Veterans Organization on Campus

Penn State Abington Student Veterans Organization is a club on campus that typically meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Rydal 2nd Floor lounge during Common Break. See Facebook page.

More information.

Mentoring Program for New Student Veterans

Mentors are current student veterans or faculty/staff members who help new student veterans acclimate to academic life, network, and get connected to campus resources. We encourage all new student veterans to get linked with a mentor. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Study Lounge

There is Study Lounge in Rm 210 Rydal Building on campus available for ROTC/Veteran/Active Duty students Mon - Fri, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m.

To use the Study Lounge, go to the Security Office (107 Rydal) with your Penn State ID to sign out the room key.


GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.

Office of the Registrar

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Resources for Veterans

Penn State University Office of Veterans Programs
Penn State Abington Student Veterans Organization
GI Bill®
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE)
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

FAFSA

Veterans may also apply for federal, state, and university aid by completing a FAFSA each academic year.

Contacts

Timothy Smalarz
VA Certifying Official
215-881-7386
[email protected]
 
Ashley Anthony
215-881-7349
[email protected] (for current Penn State Students)
[email protected] (for prospective students)
 
Deborah Ball, MS
Bursar/Vocational-Rehabilitation Specialist
215-881-7325
[email protected]

See Also

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