Pennsylvania National Guard Benefits

California University of Pennsylvania is a state university secluded in a small town in the mountains. Even though it is out of the way in location, it makes up for that in the education it offers. It offers a variety of four year programs and has a diverse student body. I believe that other schools pale in comparison to CalU. I chose this school for a variety of reasons, but I know that it was the right choice for me. The main reason I enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard was so that I could attend college and receive the benefits. The main educational benefits of the National Guard are EAP and the GI Bill. EAP basically covers full tuition, or up to a certain amount depending on the school. State schools are completely covered in terms of tuition. I was given a list of state schools to choose from, and CalU was on that list, which is how I heard about it in the first place. EAP completely covers my tuition here, the only real thing I have to worry about is supplies and housing. Even then, I have the GI Bill to help me with this, which basically gives me a bit of money every month for being enrolled full time. I would rather use these benefits on a state school than some community college so that I can get a better education. The second reason I chose CalU was due …show more content…
The campus is gorgeous, small, and secluded. I like small secluded locations and hate big cities, so the location is perfect. The National Guard covers my tuition in full, so it costs less for me to attend here. I could attend other state schools closer to home, but I do not want to be close to home. I want to get away from the stress of home and see more of Pennsylvania. The Graphic Design program is great so fear and I am learning so much from this university about this. The professors know how to do their job and take pride in educating students. I took a shot in the dark when I chose CalU, but I know this is where I want to be and that I should be