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Veterans

Thank you for your service!

Pennsylvania Highlands is designated as a military-friendly college. We are determined to make the admissions process for veterans as seamless as possible.

Student Services provides veterans with:

  • assistance throughout the admissions process,
  • academic advising,
  • evaluation of prior learning for credit (military service, basic training, prior training, etc.),
  • information and guidance regarding financial aid, including available veterans benefits,
  • a pre-registration period to help you get the courses you need,
  • assistance with transcript management and registration if called into duty, and
  •  sponsored tuition rates for all veterans, active-duty service members, and authorized family members.

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering all Veteran and Military benefits. All paperwork and authorizations should be submitted to sfs@pennhighlands.edu or call 814.262.6454 with any questions. Additional information regarding Veteran and Military benefits can be obtained here.


Credit for Military Service & Beyond

Many of our veteran students gain credits at other colleges and universities throughout their careers. We encourage you to have your official transcripts mailed to the Registrar’s Office so that we can review them for transfer credit. Mail your transcripts to: Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Registrar’s Office, 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904.

Don’t forget your military transcript! This link provides information and the ability to have your military transcript sent electronically to Pennsylvania Highlands. The transcripts will be evaluated and appropriate credits will be transferred.

Getting started:

  1. Complete a College Application for admission either online or in paper. (Click here to apply now.)
  2. As a student, tuition will be determined by the legal/home/permanent address. You may be required to verify residency.
  3. Submit an official copy of your final high school transcript or GED
  4. Submit military transcripts and other college transcripts for evaluation
  5. After completion of these steps, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student. An IMPORTANT email will also be sent to the student with myPEAK account information and activation instructions along with information about next steps. BE SURE TO ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT.
  6. Eligible Service members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling.

Apply Today

Our admissions process is simple and takes less than 15 minutes. There is no need to be alarmed. Penn Highlands accepts applications year-round and admits students on a rolling basis.