HARRISBURG – Legislation allowing family members of the PA National Guard to claim additional education benefits each time the Guard member reenlists or renews their service commitment has been signed into law by the governor. Act 32 amends the state’s Military Family Education Program, also known as the PA GI Bill, to clarify that the program’s education assistance is a renewable benefit each time a Guard member reenlists or renews their service obligation for an additional six-year term. It also expands the program so it can be utilized for a wider range of educational programs, including remedial programs and advanced degrees, and provides debt forgiveness when a member separates from the Guard for reasons beyond their control. The Military Family Education Program provides 10 semesters of tuition-free education for military spouses and children. The benefit must be used at a PHEAA-approved educational institution and at the tuition rate set by the State System of Higher Education.
