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County of AlleghenyEducation Alliance

What Does the Alliance with Penn State World Campus Mean for Me?

The County of Allegheny's alliance with Penn State World Campus gives employees, and their spouses and legal dependents, access to special education benefits. As a World Campus student, you can receive:

  • a 5% tuition reduction on all World Campus programs and courses, and no location-based tuition
  • assistance from academic advising, career counseling, and a financial literacy staff who specialize in serving working professionals

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Are You Already a Penn State World Campus Student?

Submit the Tuition Reduction Form once — before your first semester begins and within 7 days of course registration — to claim your tuition reduction.

Claim Your Tuition Reduction

Penn State World Campus programs have been tailored for students like you — professionals who want to advance their education while still working. No matter your profession or career goals, we have a program for you.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Penn State World Campus offers many undergraduate degrees. To learn more about the variety of online undergraduate programs offered at Penn State World Campus, please choose a program.

Master's Degree Programs

Penn State World Campus offers master's degrees online to help you advance your career. Explore our graduate degree options to see what programs we currently offer online.

Please check with your County of Allegheny HR representative to verify degree program eligibility.

Or explore some of our most popular programs for professionals working in:

Important Undergraduate Deadlines

Visit our Academic Calendar for undergraduate deadlines for applications and course registration.

Upcoming Events

Master of Social Work (MSW) Informational Webinar
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Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology Webinar
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Master of Health Administration Webinar
Transferring Credits to Penn State
Master's in Marketing Analytics and Insights Webinar
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations (MHRER) Webinar
Master of Applied Statistics Webinar
Strategic Management and Executive Leadership (SMEXL) Webinar
Using Your Military Benefits Webinar
Military Student Experience Webinar
Master's in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Webinar
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Virtual Open House (Evening Session)
Harnessing Your Harmony
How Online Learning Works
Master of Taxation Webinar

Our staff can assist with understanding financial topics, like budgeting and your student loan options and obligations. We're happy to help you find financial aid and scholarships and explore your payment options.

Explore Options to Help You Pay for Your Education

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Information for Military and Veterans

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Are you a member of the military, a veteran, or a military spouse? Please visit our military website for additional information regarding financial aid, transfer credits, and application instructions.

Penn State Great Valley

Penn State Great Valley campus

Employees located in the greater Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, or Southern New Jersey area may also apply their tuition reduction benefit toward earning a graduate degree or certificate through Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Please note that degree program tuition rates at the Great Valley campus may vary depending upon the program. For more information, visit the Penn State Great Valley website.

Contact Us

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Contact an admissions counselor at [email protected] or 814-863-5386 to discuss your education goals, financial aid options, and application deadlines. 

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The support I have received as a Penn State World Campus student has exceeded my expectations and surpassed what I have experienced with traditional brick and mortar programs. The online resources are phenomenal. It is clear that the design was made with the learner in mind.
— Adrienna Maisone-Morales, Vice President of Enterprise Learning & Development at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

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