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    Education Benefits

    Make Education More Affordable

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

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    Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

    Scholarship Program

    The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Scholarship Program, administered by the PASSHE Foundation, offers scholarships to support the educational aspirations of commonwealth employees and their dependents to attend any PASSHE university.

    Scholarships up to $2,000 per academic year are available for full-time students and up to $1,000 for part-time or non-credit bearing classes.*

    Learn more about the Scholarship Program

    Education & Student Loan Benefits

    Whether you’re paying off student loans, continuing your education, or saving for future college costs, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers programs to support your goals.

    Tuition Discounts

    You may be eligible for tuition discounts at participating colleges and universities. Some schools also extend discounts to your dependents.

    Participating schools include:

    • Elizabethtown College*
    • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology*
    • Holy Family University*
    • Lebanon Valley College*
    • Peirce College
    • Penn State Harrisburg*
    • PennWest Global Online
    • Russell Sage College*
    • Shippensburg University
    • University of Pennsylvania
    • York College of Pennsylvania*

    *Discounts may also be available for dependents.

    PA Employee Savings Program

    Get access to online courses and programs at discounted rates. Choose from a range of schools and topics to match your career and learning goals.

    College Savings Programs

    PA 529 Programs

    • Guaranteed Savings Program (GSP): Save for education expenses at today’s rates.
    • Investment Plan (IP): Build a custom investment portfolio to grow savings for future education expenses.

    Keystone Scholars

    • Provides a $100 scholarship for children born to Pennsylvania residents in 2019 or later.
    • Funds can be used for post–high school education or training expenses.

    PHEAA Loan Discount

    Commonwealth employees who are borrowers or co-signers on a new PA Forward student loan may receive a 0.25% interest rate reduction.

    Learn more about PHEAA Loan Discount

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

    As a qualifying employer, working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Employees can apply after making 120 qualifying payments under an approved repayment plan. The federal government makes the final decision. If approved, the remaining balance on Federal Direct Student Loans will be forgiven.

     

    PSLF depends on federal funding and other eligibility rules. This information is for general use only and does not guarantee that the program will continue or that an individual will qualify. Approval may affect your taxes. Employees should contact a tax professional with any questions.

    Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)