Marywood University in Scranton partnered with the Pennsylvania National Guard to offer eligible students and their families 100% tuition coverage through the Educational Assistance Program and the Military Family Education Program. It is the only university in Lackawanna County to do this.

While the program does not cover all fees, the Pennsylvania National Guard’s EAP covers tuition as determined by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, enabling Guard members to pursue their degrees with significant financial support.

Students need to meet the following qualifications to be eligible:

• A six-year service commitment to the Pennsylvania National Guard;

• Active membership in the Pa. National Guard;

• Enrollment in an approved degree program;

• Submission of all required paperwork through the student’s National Guard unit, and;

• Submission of an annual FAFSA and Pa. State Grant Application.

In addition, the Military Family Education Program offers tuition coverage and a portion of the technology fee for the spouses and children of Pennsylvania National Guard members.

To qualify for the MFEP, Guard members must commit to an additional six years of service, with all documentation submitted through their unit.

With five National Guard units located in Scranton alone and nearly 18,000 members statewide, the Pennsylvania National Guard is the second-largest National Guard in the country. This partnership demonstrates Marywood University’s steadfast commitment to supporting service members and their families while fostering accessible, high-quality education.

“Marywood University is honored to stand alongside our brave Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families,” said President Lisa A. Lori, J.D.

“As the only university in Lackawanna County offering this opportunity, we are proud to help local service members achieve their educational goals while recognizing their tremendous service to our state and nation.”

For more information about eligibility and application details, visit marywood.edu/veterans or contact April Paciotti, Office of Military and Veteran Services enrollment manager, SCO at adpaciotti@marywood.edu.