Grants and scholarships are available to student veterans through PennWest Edinboro, the state of Pennsylvania (Pa State Grant), and various external organizations.
Depending on the type and length of your service, you may be eligible for different types of benefits. In order to better serve you, please select from one of the categories below to learn about the benefits available. Please note that benefits in these categories are separated by Active and Non-Active Service.
Please remember that any benefit(s) that you are eligible for from the VA belong to you and are your responsibility to manage. This means that you will have to complete a Certification Request with the Edinboro Veterans Success Center letting us know that you wish to use your benefits each semester. A new form must be filled out every semester you wish to use benefits.
If you have changed your major, you will need to complete VA Form 22-1995 along with your benefit request form (if receiving Chapter 35 – Dependent Benefits, use VA Form 22-5495 instead). You may complete this online or obtain a paper form in the Veterans Success Center Office. Whichever route you take, you must submit a copy to the Veterans Success Center and the VA.
If you are transferring to PennWest Edinboro, you will need to complete VA Form 22-1995 along with your benefit request form (if receiving Chapter 35 – Dependent Benefits, use VA Form 22-5495 instead). You may complete this online or obtain a paper form in the Veterans Success Center Office. Whichever route you take, you must submit a copy to the Veterans Success Center and the VA.
Changes to your enrollment or academic standing must be reported to the Veterans Success Center. If you add a course, drop a course, withdraw, get an incomplete or fail a course or if any other issue comes up, you must notify the Veterans Success Center immediately. Some matters may require you to complete a new Benefit Request Form.
Use of Federal Tuition Assistance, must be reported to the Veterans Success Center if you wish to use any GI Bill® Benefits in conjunction with your FTA. CH 1606 and CH 1607 cannot be used for the same credit-hours as FTA. For CH 33 beneficiaries, any FTA needs to be applied to a student’s bill prior to tuition and fees being reported to the VA. For additional information please contact the Veterans Success Center.
The University, in compliance with VA and DoD guidelines and regulations, is required to maintain certain records for all students receiving Veterans Education Benefits. The forms required vary depending on the benefit being used and include:
*Please note: The Associate of Applied Science in Aeronautical Science program is not currently approved for use of GI® Bill benefits. Please contact the VSC for more information.
While still on active duty you may either use your VA benefits through the GI Bill® or you may utilized Federal Tuition Assistance through the DoD. Remember that any use of Tuition Assistance will increase your service obligation.
Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school. Please note that tuition and fees are only paid up to the in-state rate for tuition and fees, information on the Choice Act and receiving in-state rates can be found by clicking Choice Act. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is provided directly to the student and is distributed based on the number of credit-hours taken in a semester. Additional benefits that may be available for students include a one-time rural benefit payment, to assist students in moving nearer to the university, and a $1,200 a year tutoring allowance.
Note: The percentage of benefits a Veteran can be eligible for is based on the length of Active Duty Service. Please see the table below for percentage rates.
Note: Active Duty Service Members cannot receive DoD BAH payments and VA Housing Allowance concurrently. No Post-9/11 Housing Allowance is authorized while using Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits while still on Active Duty.
INDIVIDUALS SERVING AN AGGREGATE PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY AFTER SEPT. 10, 2001, OF: | INCLUDES ENTRY LEVEL AND SKILL TRAINING: | PERCENTAGE OF MAXIMUM BENEFIT |
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At least 36 months | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service connected disability | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months | Yes | 90 |
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months | Yes | 80 |
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months | No | 70 |
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months | No | 60 |
At least 6 months, but less than 12 months | No | 50 |
At least 90 days, but less than 6 months | No | 40 |
Ch 30 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 30 rates. If you signed a "$600.00 buy-up" or "kicker" Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the "kicker."
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
Federal Tuition Assistance pays for 100% of tuition and authorized fees up to a maximum
of $4,500 per service member per year. Tuition benefits are capped at $250 per semester
hour. It is highly recommended that Servicemembers contact their Educational Services
Officer (ESO) or contact their Military Education Office to discuss the use of Federal
Tuition Assistance prior to enrollment.
Have Questions? Need assistance completing your benefits request? Contact the PennWest Edinboro Veterans Success Center at veterans@pennwest.edu or 814-732-1568.
Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school. Please note that tuition and fees are only paid up to the in-state rate for tuition and fees, information on the Choice Act and receiving in-state rates can be found by clicking Choice Act. Students receive a monthly housing allowance based on the location of the school that is sent directly to the student. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is provided directly to the student and is distributed based on the number of credit-hours taken in a semester. Additional benefits that may be available for students include a one-time rural benefit payment, to assist students in moving nearer to the university, and a $1,200 a year tutoring allowance.
Note: The percentage of benefits a Veteran can be eligible for is based on the length of Active Duty Service. Please see the table below for percentage rates.
Individuals serving an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of: | Includes entry level and skill training: | Percentage of Maximum Benefit |
---|---|---|
At least 36 months | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service connected disability | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months | Yes | 90 |
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months | Yes | 80 |
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months | No | 70 |
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months | No | 60 |
At least 6 months, but less than 12 months | No | 50 |
At least 90 days, but less than 6 months | No | 40 |
Ch 30 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 30 rates. If you signed a “$600.00 buy-up” or “kicker” Contract at your time of enlistment or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the “kicker.” Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
Have Questions? Need assistance completing your benefits request? Contact the PennWest Edinboro Veterans Success Center at veterans@pennwest.edu or 814-732-1568.
CH 1606 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. The lump sum is deposited directly into the student’s bank account, monthly.
Rates change yearly. Access current CH 1606 rates. If you signed a "$600.00 buy-up" or "kicker" Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the "kicker."
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
EAP pays for 100% of tuition up to $3,311 per semester. EAP can be used along with
any Veterans Educational Benefits from the VA.
Federal Tuition Assistance pays for 100% of tuition and authorized fees up to a maximum
of $4,500 per service member per year. Tuition benefits are capped at $250 per semester
hour. It is highly recommended that Servicemembers contact their Educational Services Officer
(ESO) or contact their Military Education Office to discuss the use of Federal Tuition
Assistance prior to enrollment.
Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school. Please note that tuition and fees are only paid up to the in-state rate for tuition and fees, information on the Choice Act and receiving in-state rates can be found by clicking Choice Act. Students receive a monthly housing allowance based on the location of the school that is sent directly to the student. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is provided directly to the student and is distributed based on the number of credit-hours taken in a semester. Additional benefits that may be available for students include a one-time rural benefit payment, to assist students in moving nearer to the university, and a $1,200 a year tutoring allowance.
Note: The percentage of benefits a Veteran can be eligible for is based on the length of Active Duty Service. Please see the table below for percentage rates.
Individuals serving an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of: | Includes entry level and skill training: | Percentage of Maximum Benefit |
---|---|---|
At least 36 months | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service connected disability | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months | Yes | 90 |
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months | Yes | 80 |
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months | No | 70 |
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months | No | 60 |
At least 6 months, but less than 12 months | No | 50 |
At least 90 days, but less than 6 months | No | 40 |
Ch 30 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 30 rates. If you signed a “$600.00 buy-up” or “kicker” Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the “kicker.”
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
CH 1606 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 1606 rates. If you signed a “$600.00 buy-up” or “kicker” Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the “kicker.”
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
Federal Tuition Assistance pays for 100% of tuition and authorized fees up to a maximum of $4,500 per service member per year. Tuition benefits are capped at $250 per semester hour.
EAP pays for 100% of tuition up to $3,311 per semester. EAP can be used along with
any Veterans Educational Benefits from the VA.
Have Questions? Need assistance completing your benefits request? Contact the PennWest Edinboro Veterans Success Center at veterans@pennwest.edu or 814-732-1568.
In the Selected Reserve you serve your country and your state as a citizen service member. Depending on the amount of active duty service time you have, you may be eligible for additional benefits.
CH 1606 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. The lump sum is deposited directly into the student’s bank account, monthly.
Rates change yearly. Access current CH 1606 rates. If you signed a "$600.00 buy-up" or "kicker" Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the "kicker."
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
Federal Tuition Assistance pays for 100% of tuition and authorized fees up to a maximum
of $4,500 per service member per year. Tuition benefits are capped at $250 per semester
hour. It is highly recommended that Servicemembers contact their Educational Services Officer
(ESO) or contact their Military Education Office to discuss the use of Federal Tuition
Assistance prior to enrollment.
Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school. Please note that tuition and fees are only paid up to the in-state rate for tuition and fees, information on the Choice Act and receiving in-state rates can be found by clicking Choice Act. Students receive a monthly housing allowance based on the location of the school that is sent directly to the student. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is provided directly to the student and is distributed based on the number of credit-hours taken in a semester. Additional benefits that may be available for students include a one-time rural benefit payment, to assist students in moving nearer to the university, and a $1,200 a year tutoring allowance.
Note: The percentage of benefits a Veteran can be eligible for is based on the length of Active Duty Service. Please see the table below for percentage rates.
Individuals serving an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of: | Includes entry level and skill training: | Percentage of Maximum Benefit |
---|---|---|
At least 36 months | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service connected disability | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months | Yes | 90 |
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months | Yes | 80 |
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months | No | 70 |
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months | No | 60 |
At least 6 months, but less than 12 months | No | 50 |
At least 90 days, but less than 6 months | No | 40 |
Ch 30 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 30 rates. If you signed a "$600.00 buy-up" or "kicker" Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the "kicker."
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
CH 1606 provides a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 1606 rates. If you signed a "$600.00 buy-up" or "kicker" Contract at your time of enlistment
or reenlistment, you will receive an increased rate based on the amount of the "kicker."
Up to 36 months of eligibility are offered.
Federal Tuition Assistance pays for 100% of tuition and authorized fees up to a maximum
of $4,500 per service member per year. Tuition benefits are capped at $250 per semester
hour.
Have Questions? Need assistance completing your benefits request? Contact the PennWest Edinboro Veterans Success Center at veterans@pennwest.edu or 814-732-1568.
Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school. Please note that tuition and fees are only paid up to the in-state rate for tuition and fees, information on the Choice Act and receiving in-state rates can be found by clicking Choice Act. Students receive a monthly housing allowance based on the location of the school that is sent directly to the student. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is provided directly to the student and is distributed based on the number of credit-hours taken in a semester. Additional benefits that may be available for students include a one-time rural benefit payment, to assist students in moving nearer to the university, and a $1,200 a year tutoring allowance.
Note: The percentage of benefits a Dependent can be eligible for is based on the length of Active Duty Service of the Veteran. Please see the table below for percentage rates.
Individuals serving an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of: | Includes entry level and skill training: | Percentage of Maximum Benefit |
---|---|---|
At least 36 months | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service connected disability | Yes | 100 |
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months | Yes | 90 |
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months | Yes | 80 |
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months | No | 70 |
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months | No | 60 |
At least 6 months, but less than 12 months | No | 50 |
At least 90 days, but less than 6 months | No | 40 |
Note: Only Veterans who are currently serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve
can transfer benefits to eligible family members.
Beneficiaries receive a monthly lump sum to students that can be used to pay for educational
expenses. Rates change yearly. Access current CH 35 rates. Survivors and dependents may be eligible for up to 45 months of education benefits.
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship provides benefits like those
of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to the children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty
while on active duty after September 10, 2001. This scholarship is treated like VA
Education Benefits for the purposes of financial aid and is managed through the Edinboro
Veterans Success Center.
Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school. Please note that tuition and fees
are only paid up to the in-state rate for tuition and fees, information on the Choice
Act and receiving in-state rates can be found by clicking Choice Act. Students receive a monthly housing allowance based on the location of the school
that is sent directly to the student. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is provided
directly to the student and is distributed based on the number of credit-hours taken
in a semester. Additional benefits that may be available for students include a one-time
rural benefit payment, to assist students in moving nearer to the university, and
a $1,200 a year tutoring allowance.
Have Questions? Need assistance completing your benefits request? Contact the PennWest Edinboro Veterans Success Center at veterans@pennwest.edu or 814-732-1568.
John Christman, Ph.D.
Veterans Success Coordinator
206 Crawford Center
Email: jchristman@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-732-1557
"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.