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Vision

To develop, foster and support a Student Veteran Community at PennWest Clarion which will provide the resources for Student Veterans and their Dependents to succeed on campus, in the classroom, and in life.

In ordinance with Title 38, a covered individual shall attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
  1. The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
  2. 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.

PennWest Clarion will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.

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Discounted Tuition Rates for Active Duty Military and their Dependents

All Active Duty Service Members and their Dependents will receive a Tuition Rate of $250 per credit hour for undergraduates and $399 per credit hour for graduate students. (maximum of $3,000 per term for a full-time student). Active Duty Service members and their Dependents will also receive PA Resident Fee Rates per the published Tuition and Fee Schedule.

All Active Duty Service Members and Dependents should contact the Veteran Service Office via email (veteranservice-clr@pennwest.edu) to verify status. In order to verify status, a Statement of Service from your present Command is required.

In-State Tuition Rates for GI Bill® students

Students utilizing the GI Bill® and living Pennsylvania while attending classes (regardless of state of Permanent Address) will receive PA Resident Tuition and Fee Rates per the published Tuition and Fee Schedule.

Required Documentation:

  1. Proof of living in PA while taking classes (mortgage statement, apartment lease or on campus housing contract)
  2. Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for GI Bill®
  3. DD214 (release from active duty training) or military ID of service person

Contact the Veteran Service office with any questions via email (veteranservice-clr@pennwest.edu

Benefits


  • Veteran Priority Scheduling
  • Discounted Tuition Rate for Active Duty Service members and their Dependents
  • Transfer Credit for Military Schools and Experiences
  • Transfer Credits for CLEP and DSST Exams
  • Veteran Service Office Advocate (Becht 109)
  • Veteran Lounge (Becht 108)
  • Tutoring Assistance
  • Disability Services

PENNWEST CLARION MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES IS CONTINUOUSLY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

During the past few years, PennWest Clarion Military and Veteran Services has been honored with many prestigious badges, some of which appear here.


 
PennWest Clarion Contacts

Veterans Certifying Official/GI Bill®/Tuition Assistance (T.A.)
Financial Aid
EAP Funding
Veterans Scheduling Preference
Choice Act
R.O.T.C.
Admissions
Online Programs
Career Services
Counseling Services
Clarion Campus Student Veterans Association
Venango College Veterans Club
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Additional Contact Resources

If you have questions, contact:

Lynne Berdar
724-938-4076

veteranservice-clr@pennwest.edu

“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 at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Last Updated 8/29/23