Online Programs

Military & Veteran Students: Why Choose Liberty?

Liberty University is proud of the courageous men and women who have served and continue to serve our great country. Because of this, we offer special benefits to our military and veteran students, and military spouses, in order to better help them to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Among the first - and the best

More than 25 years ago Liberty pioneered distance learning and has been ahead of the curve ever since. Today LU Online offers more than 35 degrees, from associate to doctoral, and 90 specializations, and consistently ranks in the top 10 among accredited online schools in the nation.

More affordable

As a debt-free, non-profit institution and widely supported ministry, Liberty can offer one of the lowest tuition rates of any domestic university. Even before this year's tuition freeze Liberty had not significantly increased its tuition since 2006.

A solid investment

According to government statistics, those with college degrees typically earn almost $20,000 more per year than those with just a high school diploma, and over the course of their career can earn twice as much as their non-grad colleagues. When you multiply the credit hours required for your degree by cost per credit hour (Liberty's starts at $250 for undergraduate and Seminary; $395 for graduate) you'll see that a degree from Liberty University begins to pay for itself your first year out!

Life-adapted learning

More and more working adults are making online education work for them - earning their degree while balancing family, work, ministry and life's other demands. Work at your pace, on your schedule in the environment you choose.

Student Support

Liberty University has a very exciting and unique community. We offer the distance learner the opportunity to support their fellow colleagues by attending Liberty events as well as obtain support from our caring and professional staff of employees. We have created this page to give you the tools necessary to take control of your education, as well as provide you with the personal support you need to successfully realize your personal and professional goals.

When you study through Liberty University Online you plug into an educational giant and a God-fearing ministry. Founded in 1971, Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university, blessed with a 5,000-acre campus in Central Virginia. Yet, for 38 years Liberty has never lost sight of its mission - equipping men and women with Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace.

Our founder summed it up this way - Training Champions for Christ.

Distance learning students are eligible for federal and state aid programs

• Planning to enroll in our Fall 2008, Spring 2009 or Summer 2009 Term?

  To be considered for federal financial aid (including loans) in our Fall 2008, Spring 2009 or Summer 2009 Term, you must complete the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using your 2007 federal tax return information. The deadline to submit a 2008-2009 FAFSA web application is 12 a.m. (CT), June 30, 2009.

• Planning to enroll in BOTH Summer 2009 and Fall/Spring 2009-2010 Terms?

  To be considered for federal financial aid (including loans) for classes next summer as well as in the following school year, you must complete both a 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 FAFSA. You must use your 2007 federal tax return information to complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA, and your 2008 federal tax return information to complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA. The deadline to submit a 2008-2009 FAFSA web application is 12 a.m. (CT), June 30, 2009.

The following outlines the steps that are necessary to apply for all financial aid:

1. Apply for Federal Student Aid
2. Apply for Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Virginia residents only
3. Apply for Stafford Loan
4. Review Student Aid Report (SAR)
5. Review Award Letter

Step 1. Apply for Federal Student Aid
Within the completion of your online FAFSA, request for the Department of Education to submit data from your completed FAFSA application to Liberty University. To do so, simply list Liberty University (school code 010392) in the required section located at the beginning of the FAFSA application. When first beginning the FAFSA, make sure you have acquired your PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Step 2. Apply for Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
This grant is only available to Virginia residents. Review the VTAG Application for details and deadlines. To Apply for the VTAG, the application must be printed, completed in full, and then mailed to the financial aid office:
Financial Aid Office Liberty University 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA. 24502

Step 3. Apply for a Loan (Online)
Liberty University accepts loans to help pay for your education

Step 4. Receive Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
Liberty University, as well as yourself, will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). The information provided within your SAR will be used to determine your financial award for the entire academic year. After your financial aid award is determined, we will send you an official email award notice listing all estimated financial aid for which you are eligible to receive.

Step 5. Review Your Award Letter online
To review your financial aid award letter online, login to your ASIST account and then click on Student & Financial Aid. Click on Financial Aid and then review your official financial aid awards. Notify financial aid of any necessary changes.

• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.
• CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• CATE - Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Ed.