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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · PA

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

PA National Guard Military Family Education Program

MFEP allows educational aid to be transferred to spouses or children of members of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Request guidance and MFEP forms from the Guard education office and coordinate the assignment of the benefit before using it.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Pennsylvania

  • PA

What it offers

Tuition assistance and technology fee, up to the applicable PASSHE limit. Up to five academic years; benefit distributable among dependents.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Family member with assigned benefit for a member who assumes six additional years of service; pursue a degree or certificate program at an approved Pennsylvania institution.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

Educational Office: 717-865-4529; ra-mvmfep@pa.gov.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

The program is active; The complete procedure and current calendar need to be validated.

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  • Direct opening of the Guard page: HTTP 403; current procedure confirmed only as point of contact.
Verification status
Partially reviewed
Last verification
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Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0395

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