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LeadingAge PA is committed to helping our member organizations develop their workforce, further the education of their team members, and positively impact the senior living industry as a whole.

We are thrilled about our Higher Education Partnership Program - a program that is growing and allows LeadingAge PA members to access exclusive discounts to select education institutions across the state!

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Messiah University provides the employees and their dependents of LeadingAge PA member organizations with discounted tuition in several nursing and business programs at Messiah University. Through the agreement, LeadingAge PA members' staff and their dependents will receive a 10% reduction in tuition if accepted into one of the following online programs at Messiah University:

  • Master's Degree or Graduate-Level Certificate program in Business and Leadership
  • Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree or Undergraduate-Level Certificate program in Business Administration as part of the Adult Degree Program
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing as part of the Adult Degree Program

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Business Programs Brochure

Press Release: LeadingAge PA and Messiah University partnership provides tuition discounts to members (Aug. 11, 2020)

For more information on the University's flexible, affordable, and faith-based degree and certificate programs, call 717-778-4679, email onlineinfo@messiah.edu or go to partner.messiah.edu.

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LeadingAge PA members as well as their immediate family members receive 10-52% tuition reduction on Drexel University’s nationally ranked online degrees and certificates. Partner tuition reduction is assigned to each online program of study and is located on the Drexel University-LeadingAge PA partner page under Tuition Rates.

To browse Drexel University’s online undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate offerings, review tuition savings, or apply directly to a program of interest, visit our partner page. Eligible applicants should identify as affiliated with Drexel University partner “LeadingAge PA” in the online application. 

For more information, visit https://online.drexel.edu/leadingagepa

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LeadingAge PA members, employees, and spouses/partners have been given clear access to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology courses and programs at a reduced rate thanks to an agreement recently reached between the University and the trade/professional association for nonprofit senior living organizations.Through the agreement, LeadingAge PA members, including staff and their spouses/partners will receive a significant reduction in tuition and training fees for Harrisburg University undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and training programs.

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Press Release: LeadingAge PA partners with HU, provides members clear path to programs (July 15, 2020)

For more information, email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu or call 717.901.5146.

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The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences offers a 10% tuition discount and waived application fee to the staff of LeadingAge PA members. From certificates, to associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, PA College offers the following programs, and more:

  • Three-year ASN program
  • Online RN - BSN program
  • Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Healthcare Administration

PA College offers convenient and flexible courses, learner-centered approach, dedicated faculty and advisers, and state-of-the-art simulation labs for hands-on learning. 

For more information, check out their partnership flyer or contact Julie Field

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Start Your Education Journey

We've partnered with Carlow University to offer you flexible and affordable degree options

through a fully online classroom that was designed for working adults. Each course is taught by an

expert educator and can be accessed online to provide the schedule flexibility you need.

Learn more here.

Education Benefits for all LeadingAge PA Employees

  • A 10% Tuition Reduction
  • Waived Application Fee
  • Free Transfer Evaluation
  • Click HERE for more details

Additional Benefits

  • 100% online programs offer flexibility and convenience
  • Multiple start dates a year
  • Enrollment Counselors

Popular Degree Programs

  • RN to BSN
  • BS in Business Management
  • BS in Accounting
  • BS in Healthcare Management
  • BS in Psychology
  • BS in Respiratory Therapy
  • MSW
  • MSN
  • MBA
  • and many more

For more information about Carlow University and the programs they offer, please visit www.carlow.edu

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LeadingAge PA organizational member employees, their spouses and dependents, receive a 25% tuition discount for each course in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

  • Dependents of LeadingAge PA organizational member employees, who are accepted and enroll on a full-time basis in the School of Undergraduate Studies, are eligible for priority consideration for a merit scholarship award ranging from $16-$20,000 per year, based on their academic credentials. If enrolled on a part-time basis, a 25% tuition discount would apply rather than a merit-based scholarship.
  • LeadingAge PA organizational member employees, their spouses and dependents will receive a 10% tuition discount for each course in the School of Graduate Studies. Discounts do not apply to courses in the Cybersecurity or Psy. D. Programs.

Please reach out to April Fowlkes with any questions.

Marywood

Marywood University will provide LeadingAge PA organizational member employees a 25% tuition discount for each course in Marywood’s Professional Continuing Education. LeadingAge PA organizational member employees accepted and enrolled in a graduate program will receive a 10% tuition discount four courses offered on the graduate level.

(Excluded are doctoral courses and courses offered in the Communication Sciences and Disorders, Education, Physician Assistant, and Master of Fine Arts programs.) 

Upon Acceptance, LeadingAge PA organizational member employees who enroll on a full-time basis at the undergraduate level are eligible for priority consideration for a merit scholarship award based upon their academic credentials, with a maximum scholarship award of $23,000 per year.

 (Excluded is the online respiratory therapy program)

For more information, visit http://www.marywood.edu/admissions/

Please contact Rachel Hartz, Director of UG Admissions, for any questions related to undergraduate admissions, and Jill Schroth, Director Professional Continuing Education & Workforce Development, for any questions related to Marywood University’s Professional Continuing Education.