After you've applied for admission and been accepted by Marywood University, obtain your education benefits by following these steps:

1. Apply for VA education benefits using the following link https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ and follow the prompts: (ex: CH 33  Post 911-GI Bill® or CH 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA).  Apply for benefits

2. Once you receive your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA please send a copy to veterans@marywood.edu for your file.

3. Before the start of each semester, please fill out the following form. Military and Certification Enrollment Form view here and send it to veterans@marywood.edu or stop by the office in the Learning Commons Room 174. This form allows the Office of Military and Veteran Service to process your benefit request. Requests can not be processed through the VA without this request each semester.

4. Schedule a visit click here to schedule a visit.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

Marywood University recognizes that people learn in a variety of settings and that some students approach the university experience with college-level learning acquired outside the traditional classroom.

Academic credit or waiver for other college-level learning can be awarded through a variety of programs, such as standardized testing through: Joint Services Transcripts (JSTs) and Community College of the Air Force

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides people with the opportunity to gain college credit in general academic areas, as well as in foreign language, by performing well on specific written tests. The tests measure knowledge gained through life experiences during travel, work, military service, etc. Information on CLEP exams may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment at Marywood.

Those who wish to be considered for advanced status through CLEP should take the CLEP examinations and request the test scores be reported directly to Marywood University.

CEEB code number: 2407

Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) is another nationally recognized testing program that affords individuals the opportunity to receive college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional college classroom. Those who have military experience may gain college credits by obtaining a recommended score on the DANTES subject standardized tests. DANTES supports CLEP and DSST exams.

For more information please contact:

Loi Orr

Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment

Phone: (570) 348-6266

Email: loriorr@marywood.edu

Marywood University adheres to the principles outlined in the "Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit" recommended by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, American Council on Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Marywood subscribes to the standards for quality assurance set forth by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

Military & Veteran Scholarship Opportunities (2025–2026)

Below are several scholarship programs available to service members, veterans, and their families. Please review eligibility and deadlines carefully, as they vary by organization.

Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship

Website: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/

Application Window: Opens December 1, 2025 (varies yearly, typically November–February)

Eligibility:

• U.S. service members from all branches

• Veterans (pre- and post-9/11 eras)

• Military spouses

• Surviving spouses of military service members

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university (bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degree)

• Application includes essays, military documentation, financial info, and one character reference

Folds of Honor Scholarship

Website: https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/

Application Window: February 1 – March 31, 2026

Eligibility:

• Dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled U.S. service members (Military Scholarships)

• Dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled first responders (First Responder Scholarships)

Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

Website: https://afas.org/haparnoldgrant/

Application Window: Opens January 2026

Eligibility:

• Children of U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force members (active duty, retired, or deceased, under age 24)

• Spouses of Air Force or Space Force members (active duty, retired, or surviving spouse)

Requirements:

• High school graduate enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or trade/vocational program

• Minimum 2.0 GPA; not a veteran or currently serving member

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Education Assistance Program

Website: https://www.nmcrs.org/our-services/scholarships

Application Window: March – May 2026

Eligibility:

• Children or spouses of active duty, retired, or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines

• Must be under age 23 (children) by September 30 of the current academic year

Requirements:

• Pursuing career & technical education, associate, bachelor’s, or (for spouses) master’s degrees

• Programs may be full-time, part-time, online, or in-person

Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship

Website: https://www.purpleheart.org/ScholarshipProgram

Application Window: Opens March 1, 2026

Eligibility:

• Purple Heart recipients who are MOPH members

• Spouses or lineal descendants of Purple Heart recipients or service members killed in action

National Military Family Association (NMFA) Scholarship

Website: https://www.militaryfamily.org/state-of-the-military-family-programs/spouses-scholarships/

Application Window: Open year-round (rolling application)

Eligibility:

• Spouses of all 8 Uniformed Services: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, USPHS, and NOAA

• Must be spouse of a post-9/11 service member who is active duty, retired, disabled, Guard/Reserve, or fallen

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

Website: https://www.enhancelives.com/scholarships/

Application Window: Opens April 2026

Eligibility:

• Veterans with 100% service-connected disability

• Surviving spouses or children of a service member who died from a service-related cause

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Scholarship Program

Website: https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/scholarships/

Application Window: Spouse Program: Open year-round | Children’s Program: January 1 – April 1, 2026

Eligibility:

• Spouses and children of U.S. Army members; must reapply each year

Requirements:

• Programs: Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship (spouses) and James Ursano Scholarship (children)

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Scholarships

Website: https://www.afcea.org/afcea-educational-foundation/scholarships

Application Window: Varies by scholarship

Eligibility:

• Multiple scholarships available; check individual program details for branch and degree requirements

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Website: https://www.mcsf.org/apply/

Application Window: January 1 – March 1, 2026

Eligibility:

• Child or stepchild of a U.S. Marine or Navy Corpsman, Chaplain, or Religious Program Specialist attached to a Marine unit

• Minimum 2.0 GPA; AGI under $129,000 (2024 tax year)

Salute Honor Society

• Salute Honor Society 

Campus Resources for Student Veterans

• Office of Academic Success

• Student Accounts

• Financial Aid Office

• Career Services

• Student Health Services

• Office of the Student Experience

• Counseling and Student Development Center

Physical and Mental Health Resources

• Online Therapy for Veterans

• Alcohol Rehabilitation

Federal

• National Center for PTSD

• Priority 8 Enrollment Changes

• Returning Veterans

Veterans Information Updates

• Department of Veterans Affairs Web Feeds

• Coding Bootcamps for Veterans