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Tuition Discount for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Employees
Lebanon Valley College has partnered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to offer a 15% tuition discount on more than 20 career-focused graduate degrees and certificates. This benefit is available to eligible Commonwealth employees, their spouses, and dependents who are accepted into qualifying LVC graduate programs.
Advance Your Career with an LVC Graduate Degree
Lebanon Valley College’s graduate programs are designed for working professionals who want to earn a promotion, change careers, or deepen their expertise.
Key benefits include:
- Career-focused curriculum aligned with current employer needs
- Small classes and personal support from faculty mentors
- Stackable certificates that can lead to full master’s degrees
Who is Eligible?
Employees of eligible Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies, along with their spouses and dependents, qualify for a 15% tuition discount when enrolled in approved LVC graduate programs.
- Applies to newly enrolled graduate students in qualifying programs
- Available to full-time and part-time students
- Can be combined with employer tuition reimbursement (where applicable)
Please review the Commonwealth’s current list of eligible agencies to confirm your eligibility.
The following Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies participate in the employee discount program.
- Department of Aging
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of the Auditor General
- Department of Banking and Securities
- Department of Community and Economic Development
- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
- Department of Education
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of General Services
- Department of Health
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Insurance
- Department of Labor & Industry
- Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
- Department of Revenue
- Department of State
- Department of Transportation
- Governor’s Office
- Governor’s Office of Administration
- Governor’s Office of the Budget
- Governor’s Office of General Counsel
- Lieutenant Governor’s Office
- Office of State Inspector General
- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
- Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
- Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council
- Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
- Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
- Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
- Pennsylvania Milk Board
- Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
- Pennsylvania Parole Board
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
- Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
- Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System
- Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission
- Pennsylvania State Police
Graduate Programs Eligible for the 15% Discount
Master’s Degree Programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)—online
- Master of Education—online
- Master of Music Education—online + two-week residency
- Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology—online with three residency weekends
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling—online + in person
- 2-year Post-Baccalaureate Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology*—in person
- 2-year Post-Baccalaureate Master of Science in Athletic Training*—in person with guaranteed clinical placements
Graduate Certificate Programs
- Healthcare Management Certificate
- Leadership & Ethics Certificate
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics Certificate
- Marketing Certificate
- Project Management Certificate
- Trauma-Informed Counseling Certificate
- AI in K-12 Education Certificate
- Autism Certificate
- Comprehensive Curriculum & Assessment for PreK-12 Certificate
- Ensemble Leadership Certificate
- Integrative STEM Education Certificate
- Modern Band Certificate
- Online Teaching & Learning Certificate
- Social, Emotional, & Behavioral Wellness Certificate
Note: Credits earned in all LVC certificate programs can be applied to the respective master’s degree if you choose to continue into a full graduate program.
*Discount applies only to students entering the two-year post-baccalaureate programs, not to students in LVC’s undergraduate direct admit pathways.
How the Tuition Discount Works
- Confirm Eligibility
Review the Commonwealth’s list of eligible agencies to ensure you qualify for the tuition discount. - Choose Your Program
Explore LVC’s graduate degrees and certificates to find the program that best fits your career goals. - Apply to LVC
Complete your application for admission. - Submit Employment Verification
You’ll be asked to provide verification of Commonwealth employment (or relationship to an eligible employee) to activate your 15% tuition discount. - Register and Start Your Courses
Work with your advisor to build a schedule that fits your professional and personal responsibilities.
Support for Your Graduate Journey
LVC offers resources to help you succeed at every stage:
- One-on-one academic advising and career coaching
- Financial aid guidance, including how to make the most of your tuition discount and employer benefits
- Access to LVC’s alumni network, connecting you with professionals across Pennsylvania and beyond
Connect with Graduate Admission
The Graduate and Professional Studies team is ready to answer your questions and advise you throughout every stage of your journey. We offer weekly information sessions and convenient one-on-one advising.
Call us at 717-867-6089 or connect with us at an upcoming event or via email.
