Vision
To develop, foster and support a Student Veteran Community at Clarion University which will provide the resources for Student Veterans and their Dependents to succeed on campus, in the classroom, and in life.
We have identified several scholarships for military affiliated students (veterans, dependents, active service members, etc). Please look at this file to identify external scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for. We are continuing to update and improve this spreadsheet, so continue to review for additional opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact the Veteran Service Office.NEW TUITION RATES FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND FOR THOSE UTILIZING GI BILL BENEFITS
Beginning during the Fall 2017 Term, all Active Duty Service Members and their Dependents will receive a Tuition Rate of $250 per credit hour (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@clarion.edu) or telephone (814-393-1630/2022) to verify status. In order to verify status, a Statement of Service from your present Command is required.
All programs are approved for the G.I. Bill™, and we offer competitive tuition rates for active-duty personnel. The Application Fee is waived for all Active-Duty military and veterans.
Also beginning during the Fall 2017 Term, students utilizing the G.I. Bill and having a Pennsylvania address (regardless of state of Permanent Address) will receive PA Resident Tuition and Fee Rates per the published Tuition and Fee Schedule. Contact the Veteran Service office with any questions via email (veteranservice@clarion.edu) or telephone (814-393-1630/2022).
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
CLARION University Military and Veteran Services IS CONTINUOUSLY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCEDuring the past few years, Clarion University Military and Veteran Services has been honored with many prestigious badges, some of which appear here. |
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National Guard
Members of the National Guard should also be aware that the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations has designated Clarion University a PNGAS Guard-Friendly School. The designation shows that Clarion’s learning environment is supportive of Pennsylvania Guard members and their families in pursuing post-secondary degrees.
Members of the National Guard and their family members should also be aware of PHEAA's Pennsylvania National Guard Military Family Education Program (MFEP). Together with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PHEAA administers this tuition assistance program for dependents (spouses and children) of PA Guard Members who enter into an additional 6-year service commitment with the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Announcements
Plus, we have been voted a top Military Friendly School for 11 consecutive years.
Information and Library Science department heads veteran history efforts
Clarion University's Department of Information and Library Science is partnering with the Library of Congress to conduct interviews for the Veterans History Project. For additional information, contact Jim Maccaferri.
Veterans Scheduling Preference
Veteran students receive priority scheduling preference. Course scheduling preference
will begin the first hour of registration along with other students who have priority
registration.
In accordance with the Act and the Higher Education Course Scheduling Preference for Veteran Students Act Guidelines, a "veteran student" is defined as an individual who:
1. Has served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component and National Guard, and was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable;
2. Has been admitted to a public institution of higher education in Pennsylvania;
and
3. Resides in Pennsylvania while enrolled in the public institution of higher education.
Students who are veteran students and do not already have their military status coded
in the system will need to provide a DD214 to the Registrar's Office to have their
military status updated. Currently serving members will need to submit a copy of active
duty orders.
Act 46 of 2014 requires public institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania to
provide veteran students, as defined in the Act, with preference in course scheduling.
Non-compliance may be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by submitting
the Higher Education Student Complaint Form form found at the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Questions regarding this scheduling preference, please contact the Registrar's office at 814 393 2229.
Active-Duty In-State Tuition Verification Information
In-state (resident) tuition rate provision – During spring 2011, Clarion University of Pennsylvania enacted in-state (resident) tuition rates for active duty military, spouses and their dependents receiving courses or other services through the Internet or other electronic means.
To qualify for this provision;
- Active-duty military in-state tuition verification documents are needed:
(Copy of Active-duty orders)
- Active-duty military dependents/spouses in-state tuition verification documents are
needed:
(Statement from commanding officer)
or - Tax records
Documentation should be sent to the admissions office, c/o Associate Director of Transfer, Adult, and Graduate Admissions via mail at:
Clarion University of PA
Office of Admissions
admissions@clarion.edu
c/o Associate Director of Transfer, Adult, and Graduate Admissions
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
If you need further information or have questions, please contact Dana Bearer, Associate Director of Transfer, Adult, and Graduate Admissions at 814 393 2306 or 800 672 7171.
Clarion University Contacts
| Veterans Certifying Official/G.I. 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 |
Primary: 814 393 1630 Secondary: 814 393 2522 814 393 2315 814 393 2315 814 393 2229 814 393 1768 814 393 2527 814 393 2306 814 393 2778 814 393 2323 814 393 2255 814 393 2601 814 393 1373 |
If you have questions, contact:
Dave Hartley
Ph.D., MSG, U.S. Army (Ret.)
dhartley@clarion.edu