Overview of Tuition Assistance (TA) 

Residential Program

Tuition Assistance is a benefit offered to service members in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, to assist with the cost of tuition and fees.  TA typically covers $250 per credit hour up to 4,500 per year.

For additional information on amount covered by TA and who is eligible, according to branch of service, please go to the Military - Tuition Assistance Program website. 

1. Complete Admissions Check list. 
2. Register for courses.
3. Apply for TA at your Unit’s Military Education Office.
   • If you are not sure who to contact in your unit, contact your training/recruiting & retention NCO he/she should know where to lead you.
4. Submit authorized TA form to Military Affairs at least one week before Financial Check-in deadline.
   • Fax: 434-455-1287  OR
   • Scan/E-mail to Nate Hertzog: ndhertzog@liberty.edu  OR
   • Drop by our office, Campus North- Student Service Center (ask to speak to Nate Hertzog)
5. The Military Affairs Office will post the authorized amount of TA to your student account.
6. Once you receive an email stating your TA has been posted, please complete Financial Check-in.
7. Your grades are submitted to the Military
   • Once the term is completed, Liberty will submit a grade report to the education office.  You authorize Liberty University to release your grade information to the military by singing your TA form.

Returning Students 

1. Apply for Financial Aid.
2. Register for courses
3. Apply for TA at your Unit’s Military Education Office.
   • If you are not sure who to contact in your unit, contact your training/recruiting & retention NCO he/she should know where to lead you)
4. Submit authorized TA form to Military Affairs at least one week before Financial Check-in deadline.
   • Fax: 434-455-1287  OR
   • Scan/E-mail to Nate Hertzog: ndhertzog@liberty.edu  OR
   • Drop by our office, Campus North- Student Service Center (ask to speak to Nate Hertzog)
5. The Military Affairs Office will post the authorized amount of TA to your student account.
6. Once you receive an email stating your TA has been posted, please complete Financial Check-in.
7. Your grades are submitted to the Military
   • Once the term is completed, Liberty will submit a grade report to the education office.  You authorize Liberty University to release your grade information to the military by singing your TA form.