Military and Veterans
Earn your degree. Advance your career.
California University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing an exceptional education
to military service members, veterans and their families. Whether you attend classes
on campus or 100% online, you'll receive the career-boosting education you need - and the flexibility and support you deserve.
Cal U participates in Tuition Assistance programs for all branches of the military.
Cal U is a member of the:
- Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) consortium of schools.
- National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (navpa.org.)
- Pennsylvania State System Veterans Advisory Network.
RANKINGS
TOP MILITARY-FRIENDLY SCHOOL
Designation by Victory Media 8 years in a row, and counting ...
BEST ONLINE PROGRAMS
U.S. News & World Report lists Cal U Global Online bachelor's programs among the nation's best for veterans in 2015 and 2017.
Let Cal U serve you. Our military-friendly services include:
- Military and Veteran Priority Registration Policy (fall 2019 semester).
- A comprehensive Military and Veterans Affairs Office.
- Military tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities.
- A career-focused education with more than 100 undergraduate degrees, 50 professional and graduate programs, and over 75 fully online.
Applications
- Application for Enrollment Spring 2019 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill)
- Application for Enrollment Spring 2019 (Chapter 30, 31, 35, 1606)
- Application for Enrollment Summer 2019 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill)
- Application for Enrollment Summer 2019 (Chapter 30, 31, 35, 1606)
- Application for Enrollment Fall 2019 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill)
- Application for Enrollment Fall 2019 (Chapter 30, 31, 35, 1606)
Military and Veteran Support Services
We're here to help you maximize your military education benefits and realize your goals. Cal U's Office of Military and Veterans Affairs offers:
- Academic advising.
- Education benefits information and assistance.
- Free services through the Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Career coaching and advising.
Admissions Process
Whether you're a first-time student seeking an undergraduate degree or are transferring credits to complete a bachelor's degree, master's degree or graduate certificate, we'll walk you step by step through the college admissions and education benefits application process.
Financial Aid
Cal U is one of the most affordable public universities in Pennsylvania. You can enjoy even lower tuition costs by utilizing veterans and military education benefits, military tuition discounts and scholarships.
Military-Friendly Academics
Take your career to the next-level with a Cal U education. Our on-campus degree programs are great for veterans as well as military dependents. And our 100% online degrees and certificates are a perfect fit for active-duty military members. All of Cal U's undergraduate and graduate programs arm you with the skills you need to stand out in today's job market.
Visit Campus
Find out firsthand why Cal U is the best university for you to invest in your future. Visit our beautiful campus and meet our highly qualified military and veterans support services staff.
Alumni Success
Meet Fred Morecraft '15. As a tank commander in the U.S. Army, Morecraft was already a leader when he came to Cal U. In the administrative program for principals, he further developed those leadership skills and now uses them to help students, teachers and the community in his role as an elementary school principal in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania.