PA National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Tuition assistance up to state-university tuition for Pennsylvania National Guard members who commit to 6 years of service.
- How much
- Up to PASSHE in-state tuition + technology fee (lesser of your school's charges)
- Who qualifies
- Pennsylvania National Guard member with a 6-year service commitment
- Enrolled in a degree, certificate or career-entry training program at an approved Pennsylvania school. Repay with interest if the service commitment is not met.
- For undergrads, grad students, trade school students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Apply through PHEAA Account Access; no single annual deadline published on the program page.
- How to apply
- PA Guard members apply through PHEAA Account Access (sign in or create an account)
- Not yet a member? Contact the PA Army or Air National Guard
- What you'll need
- membership + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (pheaa.org) and page 2
The details
Full-time: the lesser of your school's tuition plus technology fee or the PA-resident tuition and technology fee at a state-owned (PASSHE) university. Part-time: the lesser of part-time tuition plus tech fee or the PASSHE per-credit rate plus tech fee. Covers degree, certificate or career-entry training programs (undergraduate and graduate) at approved PA schools. If you don't honor the service commitment you must repay the full award plus interest.
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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- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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