Military & Veteran Admission Information
Why West Chester?
GREAT VALUE
- Offering 180+ academic opportunities
- Yellow Ribbon and Choice Act funding
- Eligibility for Financial Aid through FAFSA filing: federal grants, loans, and work-study available
- Eligibility for additional scholarships through the West Chester University Foundation
- Frozen tuition for the past two years
- One of the lowest tuition rates among all colleges and universities in the state of Pennsylvania
- Military Friendly Gold Rating
Fun Fact: The West Chester University Foundation awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships to student veterans, reservists, and ROTC members last year alone.
GREAT LOCATION
West Chester, Chester County, PA
- 2 VA hospitals nearby
- Office of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans Court
- VSO
- Local installation of the Soldier’s Project
- Dozens of shops and restaurants
- One of the nation’s top-ranked college towns
- A top ranked college town to live in after graduation
- 45 minutes from Philadelphia
GREAT SUPPORT
- Student veterans group
- Licensed professional counselor dedicated to support WCU student veterans
- Dedicated admissions counselor
- Veterans and families support groups
- The Greg and Sandra Weisenstein Veterans Center
- Direct contacts for all your veteran questions
- Veterans financial aid
- Priority class registration
- Career opportunities specifically for vets
- Preferred housing
GREAT OUTCOMES
- 88% of undergraduate alumni are employed or pursuing higher education within 6 months after graduation
- 18,000+ jobs/internships posted yearly
- Dedicated Career Center offering resume help, interview practice, and skills-building
- 110,000 thriving alumni in our network
- Graduates in careers including psychology, government & politics, criminal justice, non-profit, healthcare, finance, media, business, and more.
Veterans Center Highlights
- Located in its own building on campus
- 10 minute walk into the Borough of West Chester
- Full bathroom with shower
- Full lounge
- Computer lab with free printing
- Licensed counselor with open-door policy
- Student Veterans of America chapter
Lillian Morrison, VA School Certifying Official
As VA School Certifying Official, I am dedicated to facilitating communication among our campus offices in order to serve student veterans, military service members, reservists, and their families here at West Chester University. From the Greg R. and Sandra L. Weisenstein Veterans Center to the Registrar and Financial Aid, I help manage our coordinated system of service to provide a meaningful transition from the military to West Chester University.
Application fee will be waived for all Veteran and Service Member applicants!