As the school year returns and students begin to research higher education institutions, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has financial assistance available.
The DMVA offers $500 a term or semester to children ages 16 to 23, who have lived in Pennsylvania for five years, and is a child of a veteran who was honorably discharged, have 100% permanent service-connected disabilities, and served during a period of war or armed conflict.
You can apply by contacting the Butler County Director of Veterans Affairs Shawnee Young at 724-284-5179 or email at Syoung@co.butler.pa.us.
