PA National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)

Together with the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PHEAA administers this tuition assistance program for students who enter into a service commitment with the PA National Guard for a period of 6 years.

Am I Eligible?

To be considered for the EAP, you must:

  • Be a member of the PA National Guard
  • Be enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting program of study at an approved Pennsylvania institution

How Much Can I Expect to Receive?

Program of Study Type Full-Time Attendance Part-Time Attendance
Undergraduates

The lesser of:

  • The tuition plus technology fee at the institution where you are enrolled
    OR
  • The annual tuition rate and technology fee charged to a Pennsylvania resident at a state-owned university

The lesser of:

  • The tuition plus technology fee for a part-time course of study
    OR
  • The per credit tuition rate charged to a Pennsylvania resident at a state-owned university plus technology fee
Graduate degree candidates or those who already hold a bachelor's degree

Eligible for only part-time funding

The lesser of:

  • The tuition plus technology fee charged for a part-time course of study
    OR
  • The per credit tuition rate charged to a Pennsylvania resident at a state-owned university plus the technology fee

If you fail to honor the service commitment with the PA National Guard, you must repay your total EAP award amount, plus interest.

How Do I Apply?