MU Recognized as 2024-2025 PA National Guard-Friendly School

Millersville University has been officially recognized as a 2024-2025 PNGAS Guard-Friendly School by the Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS). This statewide designation is awarded to institutions that meet or exceed ten key standards in supporting members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and their families as they pursue post-secondary education.

According to the Pennsylvania National Guard Association website, the designation “serves as a beacon to PA National Guard members, signaling that your institution is not only a place where they can further their education but also one that understands and caters to their unique needs.”

“Public mission is one of our EPPIIC values, and we are honored to support members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, who keep our communities and country safe, as they continue their education at Millersville University,” says President Daniel A. Wubah. “They bring with them skills and experience that enrich our campus.”

“Millersville University’s selection affirms our continued efforts to create a welcoming, flexible and accommodating environment for our military-affiliated students,” says Allan Rivard, program manager of the Army ROTC and Veterans and Military Resource Center at Millersville.

Benefits provided to Guard members and their families at Millersville University include:

• Eligible Pennsylvania National Guard members may qualify for the Education Assistance Program (EAP), which can cover up to the full cost of tuition and technology fees at Millersville. Combined with Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) – up to $4,500 annually – many Guard students pay little to no tuition.
• Military Family Education Program (MFEP) provides tuition support for eligible spouses and children of Guard members, helping families afford a college degree.
• Post-9/11 GI Bill® Transfer Support offers guidance for Guard members looking to transfer unused GI Bill® benefits to a spouse or child, helping dependents cover tuition and related costs.
• Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) offers a monthly stipend to qualifying Guard members to help with education-related expenses.
• Early course registration to support balancing service obligations with class schedules
• Veterans and Military Resource Center (VMRC) is a welcoming space where military-connected students can study, unwind and connect with others. The Center is supported by a small, dedicated team of campus professionals and student leaders who provide one-on-one guidance from the application process through graduation – a start-to-finish approach called “App to Cap.”
• VA work-study opportunities for flexible, part-time campus jobs working to support military-connected students.
• College credit for military training and experience, reducing time and cost toward a degree

Over 80 military-connected students and family members at Millersville accessed these benefits last year, says Rivard. “While some may have used multiple benefits, the numbers reflect strong engagement and the University’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Guard community.”