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.
MILITARY FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM (MFEP)
Spouses and children of Pennsylvania Army or Air National Guard members can attend Cal U tuition-free under the Military Family Education Program (MFEP).
Authorized by the Pennsylvania GI Bill (House Bill 1324), the MFEP provides five years of higher education benefits to dependents of Pennsylvania National Guard members who commit to an additional six years of service.
The program provides 10 semesters of tuition-free education for family member(s) at the tuition rate set by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Benefits begin with the 2020-2021 academic year.
Learn more about the Military Family Education Program or apply now for Cal U classes beginning in fall 2020.
Talk to us about the MFEP and other veterans benefits. Contact Robert Prah, director of Military and Veterans Affairs, at prah@calu.edu or 724-938-4076.
Let Cal U serve you. Our military-friendly services include:
- Military and Veteran Priority Registration Policy (spring 2020 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 Winter 2019 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill)
- Application for Enrollment Winter 2019 (Chapters 30, 31, 35, 1606)
- Application for Enrollment Spring 2020 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill)
- Application for Enrollment Spring 2020 (Chapters 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.