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.

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!

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.

Learn more about Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Scholarship Program

Tuition Discount Programs

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

Learn more about Tuition Discount Programs

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.

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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.

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.

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.