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Our team is ready to support you on your journey!

How to Apply

• Visit ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's How to Apply page.
  • When applying, select "Spring 2027" (you will be moved into Winter 2026 for winter courses)
  • For Program Select "Associate in General Studies"
  • Include any previous transcripts, other colleges, or Joint Service Transcript (JST)

Enroll by December 1 to begin your educational journey!

Winter courses begin December 14 and run through January 15. Courses are 100% online.

Winter 2026 Cohort Offerings

• WRIT103: Writing Composition (3 credits)
• MATH101a: Math Thinking (4 credits)

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s course preview for all Winter 26 and Spring 27 classes opens December 5.

For questions about military education benefits and support services, contact Christopher Shiffer, Assistant Director of the Military & Veteran Resource Office, at 570-389-3858 or cshiffer@commonwealthu.edu.

For admissions-related questions, contact the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Admissions Office at admissions@commonwealthu.edu or 570-389-4319.

The Army National Guard which provides up to $250 per semester hour, up to $4,500 per year. ​

As of January 2026, all FTA requests require unit commander approval within five days of the start of the semester. Check out this updated Tuition Assistance Request Tutorial to see how to request your FTA benefits through ArmyIgnitED.

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s competitive tuition rate allows Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers to maximize their benefits, covering up to 100% of tuition costs!​

Upon completion of Initial Active Duty Training, National Guard and Reserve servicemembers may be eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve, Chapter 1606. Check out our Military Educational Benefits & Certification page for eligibility and application info!​

Military Activation Checklist

If you receive orders for active duty or deployment:

• Submit a to the Dean of Students Office and provide your military orders.
• Notify your instructors immediately to discuss options for courses in progress (e.g., Incomplete grades).
• Contact Financial Aid and Student Billing to understand how activation may affect your aid and account balance.
• When ready to return, submit a Request to Return form at least 30 days before the semester begins.

Note: Students approved for a Leave of Absence due to military service do not need to reapply for admission and retain their merit scholarships upon return.

See our Military Activation Options guide for your full range of options.