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

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association's alliance with Penn State World Campus gives active and retired NATCA members and employees, and their spouses and dependents, access to special education benefits. As a Penn State 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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Penn State World Campus offers a tuition reduction to employees of our educational alliance partners, their spouses and legal dependents. This tuition reduction will be applicable to all undergraduate and graduate programs and courses offered by the World Campus.

Tuition Rates: Penn State's tuition rates vary by student level, program, residency, and primary campus location. If your primary campus location is not Penn State World Campus, the tuition reduction for World Campus courses will be calculated based on the World Campus tuition rate and not on your primary campus tuition rate.

One-Time Form Submission: Once you've been accepted as a student of Penn State World Campus and have chosen your courses, you must submit the tuition reduction form prior to the start of your first semester and within 7 days from when you register for a course(s).Email it as an attachment to the Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education Bursar Office at [email protected].

Eligibility: Students must be currently employed by, or a current member of NATCA or be the legally married spouse or legal dependent (per IRS publication 501 (PDF)) of an employee or member of NATCA. Students receiving similar Penn State institutional scholarships or grants may not be eligible for the tuition reduction and Penn State employees are exempt from eligibility.

Furthering Your Education

"We are very proud and excited to work with Penn State to offer this tremendous educational benefit to our members. The aviation safety professionals that NATCA represents are constantly striving to improve themselves through training, furthering their education, and becoming more active in their profession and their Union. This is an extraordinary opportunity for NATCA, and we could not be more thrilled to work with such a prestigious university. This is the start of what we believe will be an extremely successful relationship."

Paul Rinaldi, NATCA President

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.

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

Whether you are a labor activist, serve in a leadership role, or work as professional union staff, Penn State's online programs in labor and employment relations can help you improve your skills and expertise in this important field.

Bachelor of Science in Labor and Human Resources
This labor-oriented degree draws on fields such as economics, psychology, sociology, history, and law to prepare labor activists, leaders, and professional staff to take on the many challenges facing today's American unions.

Bachelor of Arts in Labor and Human Resources
This program encompasses core courses in union-relevant topics like labor law, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution, while also allowing you to pursue a broader liberal arts education.

Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations
This master’s program is intended to meet the growing demand among people in the labor movement for a graduate degree that is relevant to their roles as union activists, leaders, and professional staff. Students in the program take a capstone course that allows them to plan and carry out a project that can benefit their local or national union, labor council, worker advocacy group, or community.

Earn Credit for What You Already Know

Your prior knowledge, training, and professional skills may be applicable to your degree requirements. Find out if Prior Learning Assessment can help you reach your educational goals. Learn more about PLA and NATCA Academy Training.

NATCA Tuition Assistance

To learn more about tuition reimbursement for active and retired NATCA members, employees, their spouses, and their dependents, visit the NATCA Benefits homepage.

Important Undergraduate Deadlines

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

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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.

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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.

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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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