Act 105 Tuition and Fee Waiver for Surviving Spouses of PA National Guard Members
Pennsylvania National Guard / Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Tuition and fee waiver for unmarried surviving spouses of PA National Guard members killed on active duty.
- How much
- Tuition and fees waived
- Who qualifies
- Unmarried surviving spouse of a PA National Guard member killed or fatally injured on federal or state active duty
- Usable for up to 10 years after the member's death. Covered schools and residency rules not stated in the source.
- For undergrads, grad students
- When to apply
- Check dates Not published.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA and contact the PA National Guard (1-800-GO-GUARD) for application details
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026, against the official page (pa.gov)
The details
Waiver of tuition and fees for unmarried surviving spouses, for up to 10 years after the PA National Guard service member was killed or died of injuries while on federal or state active duty.
More money from Pennsylvania
- PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP)up to $6,000 (currently), or unmet need if less
- Pennsylvania State Grantup to $6,000 per year (2026-27 maximum)
- PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS)up to $3,000 full-time / $1,500 part-time in total RTSS + PA State Grant awards (2026-27); minimum $500
- Pennsylvania Internship Program (PIP) at The Washington Center$4,000-$11,000 per term depending on school type and term (anticipated 2027); short-term programs up to $2,500
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- Nearby states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
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