Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)

PennWest is a 4 Year, Public university located at 250 University Ave, California, PA. Students at PennWest can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate degree programs.  PennWest was formerly known as California University of Pennsylvania.

PennWest Military & Veteran Support Programs

PennWest offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• PennWest has GI Bill-approved programs
• PennWest is approved for Tuition Assistance
• PennWest is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
• PennWest offers  credit for military
• PennWest awards credit for the CLEP exam
• PennWest awards credit for the DSST exam

Is PennWest a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, PennWest is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is PennWest a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, PennWest is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as [common school name] is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does PennWest offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, PennWest does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as PennWest is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does PennWest offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, PennWest offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill benefits rate caps.

What are PennWest 's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

PennWest has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are PennWest 's online tuition rates for active military?

PennWest has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does PennWest offer online degree programs?

No, PennWest does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is PennWest approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, PennWest is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.