Clarion University Veteran Services

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.

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.

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.

1. For information regarding Veterans/GI benefits please review Veterans information on the Financial Aid page.
2. Remember to consult with your ESO-Educational Services Officer/Counselor prior to enrollment.
   Discuss opportunities to utilize Tuition Assistance with the ESO. If using TA, please inform
   veteranservice@clarion.edu.
3. Send Official transcripts and JST Joint Services Transcripts or CCAF transcripts to the Admissions
   Office: transferadmin@clarion.edu or via mail at Office of Admissions, Clarion University of
   Pennsylvania, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214. JST (Joint Services Transcripts) can be
   requested electronically through the (JST) Home Page. JST and CCAF transcripts will be
   reviewed in order to apply transfer credits for military schools and experience.

   NOTE: Potential students who have not completed an application should include contact
   information and the proposed program of study. Once transcripts have been reviewed,
   information will be sent via mail and/or email explaining how many credits were accepted.

4. Mail DD214 records to Office of Admissions, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 840 Wood
   Street, Clarion, PA 16214. (Admissions will send Financial Aid a copy of these records) If on
   Active Duty, provide a copy of your orders to veteranservice@clarion.edu.

   DD214 - You will need to provide your Discharge Documents to receive credit for your
   experience. The university grants a maximum of four credits in HPE for active military service
   of four months or more with honorable discharge or continued reserve status. Credit is
   normally given for NFSS 111 (2 credits) and two NFSS activity courses of one credit each.
   To assure that the credit is granted, students should provide an honorable discharge
   document (DD214 or official letter from commanding officer stating active duty in years,
   months, days) to the Registrar's Office.

5. Please complete an online application. Questions? Contact 814-393-2306 or
   admissions@clarion.edu. Select "Veteran" in order to have the application fee waived.