Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
MIC3 is an agreement among U.S. states that helps children of military families transition smoothly between schools when their parents relocate. It ensures consistent rules for enrollment, placement, attendance, and graduation so students face fewer disruptions during moves.
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
Purple Star Schools Program
Purple Star Schools Program is a state-led initiative that recognizes schools committed to supporting students from military families. These schools provide resources, staff training, and transition support to help military-connected students adjust academically and socially when they move.
Purple Star Schools Program
Division of Veterans and Military Education
Division of Veterans and Military Education serves as the State Approving Agency (SAA) for Pennsylvania. The SAA approves educational and training programs for Veterans, Eligible Dependents, and Reservists to utilize their G.I. Bill® benefits at Institutions of Higher Learning, Post-Secondary Schools, Flight Schools, Apprenticeships, and On-the-Job Training Programs under the provisions of Chapters 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 of Title 38, United States Code, Chapters 1606 and 1607 of Title 10, United States Code.”
Division of Veterans and Military Education
PA EmpowerU Military/Veterans Resources
Whether you are a first-year student beginning your postsecondary education journey, an adult balancing family, work and school, or just seeking additional resources to get you through the semester, your educational journey is unique. PA EmpowerU is here to support all of Pennsylvania’s learners by connecting you with the resources you need.
PA Empower U
Veterans Preference for Teacher Certification
Veterans Preference for Teacher Certification Section 1205 of Act 143 provides direction for active-duty military members, veterans, and the spouses or surviving spouses of active-duty military members or veterans to receive preferential application handling and a reduced application fee when applying for any educator certification.
Veterans Preference for Teacher Certification
Honorary High School Diplomas for Veterans
Honorary High School Diplomas for Veterans – Operation Recognition: Section 1611 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 gives boards of school directors the power to confer honorary academic degrees. The board may confer honorary degrees through the Operation Recognition program. Under Operation Recognition, the board of school directors may grant a high school diploma to any honorably discharged World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War veteran who did not did not graduate from high school due to military service.
Honorary High School Diplomas for Veterans