July 26, 2022 - State College, PA
Governor Tom Wolf celebrated the success of his PA GI Bill, also known as the Military Family Education Program (MFEP), which allows members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) to earn college benefits for their spouse and children. The PA GI Bill was the first program of its kind in the nation when he signed it into law on July 1, 2019 and now has more than 3,300 dependents of Pennsylvania Army and Air Guard members enrolled for the opportunity to receive free or low cost higher education. "The PA National Guard is one of the largest, hardest working national guards in the nation. Whether it is foreign or domestic - peacekeeping missions or a pandemic - these dedicated service members never fail when it comes to serving our commonwealth and this nation," said Gov. Wolf. "The backbone of the Pennsylvania National Guard is their families. It was imperative that Pennsylvania reward these soldiers and airmen by securing the future of their spouses and children, adding to a better quality of life for everyone."The PA GI Bill is a program that provides an education benefit that National Guard members can earn to transfer to their spouse or children if the service member reenlists for an additional six years of service. The program provides for 10 semesters of no or reduced cost education for family member(s). The benefit must be used at a Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) approved educational institution, and at the tuition rate set by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Speakers include: Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, President Penn State University Governor Tom Wolf Major General Mark Schindler, Dept. Military & Veterans Affairs SSgt. Kiara Rivera-Coia, TSgt. Chelsea Coia, PA Air National Guard Senator Lindsey Williams Representative Scott Conklin
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