Residential Military Benefits

Why Should I Verify My Military Status?

When you are first getting started at Liberty University, it is important that you submit military verification documentation to our office, so we can update your military status in our system. Confirming your military status by submitting military documentation will give you access to the following benefits at Liberty University:

• Access to our Veterans Center lounge and Liberty’s VetSuccess on Campus counselor and resources
• Veterans receive priority enrollment each semester
• Academic benefits on undergraduate degree plans, and signed Degree Completion Plans for Tuition Assistance available upon request
• Free evaluation of military training for transfer credit
• Assistance and support as needed when facing deployment or military orders
• Communication from the Office of Military Affairs and the Military Student Liaison regarding changes, updates, and opportunities impacting military students

Submitting Military Documentation

In the sections below, we outline the suggested military documents you may submit to verify your military status on your student record. Typically only one document is necessary, unless otherwise noted.

Submit your documents directly in your Student Checklist. If these document requirements are not listed on your Student Checklist, you may submit documents to the Office of Military Affairs by email: LUMilitary@liberty.edu or fax: (434) 455-1287.

*Acceptable forms of photo identification must include name, date of birth, gender, and a photo. If you are unable to submit a Driver’s License, we may also accept a Passport or DMV identification card. Military ID’s are not accepted due to government regulations.

Priority Enrollment for On-Campus Veterans

Liberty University offers residential military students the opportunity for early registration each semester. Sections for residential courses may be limited, so priority enrollment allows current service members and veterans to be among the first students to gain access to course registration each semester.

How does it work?

All residential students who have verified their status as a current military service member or veteran will be assigned a unique PIN number before registration opens each semester. The PIN will be emailed to students and allow access to course registration on the early registration date associated with Special Groups and International Students. More information about the specific dates in the registration schedule will be posted on the Registrar’s Course Registration web page each semester.

Who qualifies?

Students who are currently serving (Active Duty, Reserve, and/or National Guard), as well as military veterans with a general/honorable discharge may qualify upon submission of supporting military documentation.

How do I get it?

Students are required to verify their military status to receive this benefit by submitting military documentation to the Office of Military Affairs.

Questions? Please contact a military benefits representative for assistance.