About Liberty University

Liberty is the world's largest evangelical university, and is ranked #3 in the nation of all online universities by the Online Education Database for 2008. With a population of over 40,000 students from around the world, more than 28,000 of those study online. We are committed to providing students with core values and the highest quality education in a distinctly Christian environment. More than 35 degree programs are offered.

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.

Financial Aid

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 offical 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.

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Brett Larson
- MBA

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Kelvin Gratton
- AA in General Studies

Liberty's Distance Learning Program allowed me to get an accredited Psychology degree at my convenience. The schedule was flexible and the online library resources were awesome. I am now receiving an extra 6% at work because of my Liberty degree. I grew both intellectually and spiritually because of Liberty's emphasis on education from a Christian perspective.

Robert N. Betancourt
- BS in Psychology