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    Education Benefits

    Make Education More Affordable

    Access exclusive tuition discounts, scholarships, and loan forgiveness programs to help you and your dependents succeed academically and financially.

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    Tuition Discount

    Whether you’re managing student loan debt, interested in continuing education, saving for tomorrow’s college expenses, or interested in discounts and savings now, there is a program for you!

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    Scholarship Program

    Get help paying for your state university education with scholarships up to $3,000 for full-time and $1,500 for part-time students each academic year. Scholarship award amounts may vary.

    Tuition Discount Programs

    Through our statewide partnerships with various educational institutes, offer our employees discounts on tuition in various programs.

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    PA Employee Savings Program

    Through the PA Employee Savings Program you can explore a variety of online courses and programs, all at discounted rates, from well-known schools to match your learning goals.

    PA 529 & Keystone Scholars College Savings Programs

    Programs that help families save for education.

    Loan Discounts

    PHEAA Loan Discount

    Receive a 0.25% interest rate reduction on PA Forward student loans if you or your co-signers take out a new loan.

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    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

    After making 120 qualifying payments, eligible employees can have the remaining balance on their Federal Direct Student Loans forgiven.

     

    *PSLF is subject to continued federal funding and additional federal eligibility requirements. References to PSLF are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of the program’s continued availability or an individual’s eligibility for the program.

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    Earn College Credits for State Police Training

    Start your career as a Pennsylvania State Trooper and earn college credits toward a Criminal Justice degree. Through a partnership with Commonwealth University, graduates of the State Police Academy can receive credits that count toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

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