Liberty University Given Military Benefits

Liberty University’s Online Military Benefits

Liberty University recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who have answered the call of duty to defend our nation’s freedoms. Because of this, we are privileged to offer tuition discounts to those who are eligible to help our military students achieve their academic and professional goals. In addition to these financial benefits, we also offer academic benefits, military support services, and connection to our military community through social media, newsletters, and military appreciation events.

To take advantage of all of these benefits, we encourage you to submit military documentation through the steps outlined below to ensure your military status is reflected on your student account. 

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

Use the information below to help you determine your eligibility for our Liberty military benefits, including the tuition discount. If you have any questions, you may contact a military benefits counselor at (855) 355-4947, LUOMilitary@liberty.edu, or by Chat LIVE.

Who Qualifies?

• Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard
• Veterans / Retirees
• Spouses of Service Members and Veterans / Retirees
• Current Department of Defense Employees

Eligibility Requirements:

• All current service members of the U.S. Armed Forces qualify after basic training is completed (as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 101(a)(4)). State Guard does not qualify. 
• In addition, current Department of Defense employees, Veterans (with honorable/general discharge), and military spouses currently qualify. A military spouse is defined by Liberty University as a husband or wife currently in a state-sanctioned marriage to a current service member or veteran, both of whom are natural-born members of the opposite sex. 
• The aforementioned must be pursuing a certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree. Additionally, students pursuing a doctoral program may also qualify.
• Benefits only apply to Liberty University online military students. Students enrolled in a residential program or the Willmington School of the Bible do not qualify.

Please note: If you apply to a new program, change degree levels, or break enrollment, you will be required to resubmit documentation that meets the current eligibility requirements.

If your discharge does not meet the criteria for our military benefits and you feel your situation warrants a special review by our office, please provide a written explanation of your circumstances (including the DD-214 with character of service listed, supporting documentation, and a brief essay) to be reviewed by the Office of Military Affairs for consideration. You may email your request with documentation attached to LUOMilitary@liberty.edu. The Office of Military Affairs reserves the right to deny or approve appeals based on a comprehensive review of all documentation submitted.

Step 2: Gather Your Documentation

All students are required to submit documentation verifying their military status and to determine their eligibility for the Liberty-given military benefits.

• Service Members can submit a Tuition Assistance authorization form or request, an End of Month LES from the last 3 months, the most recent set of Military Orders, a signed and dated letter on an official letterhead from a Commanding Officer containing branch of service, current status, and rank, or an Enlisted/Officer Record Brief from within the last year.
• Veterans can submit the most recently issued Member-4 DD-214 or NGB-22, a discharge or retirement certificate or VA service letter. If necessary, a copy of a DD-214 can be requested from the National Archives website. Students submitting a DD-214 or an NGB-22 must have a Character of Service of “Honorable”, “General”, or “Under Honorable Conditions.” 
• Military Spouses (as defined by Liberty University) should submit a copy of your marriage certificate or license, one of your spouse’s military documents, and copies of the state-issued active driver’s license* for both you and your spouse.
• DoD Employees should submit a DoD End of Month LES from the last 3 months, official memo/letter on DoD letterhead confirming your direct employment with the DoD, or Notification of Personnel Action (SF50).

*A state-issued active Driver’s License serves as valid photo identification, which is required for consideration of Liberty’s military benefits. 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. 

Important: Due to government regulations, we are unable to accept Military Identification cards for verification of military service or personal identification. Federal law prohibits copying or reproducing military IDs in any way. You may black-out classified information (Social Security Number, License Number, etc.) on orders, LES, or other military documents submitted.

Step 3: Submit Your Documentation

Step 4: Explore Other Benefits

As a military student at Liberty University, you have access to many financial and academic benefits. Check out some of the benefits or services you may be eligible to receive: 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.