Military Students
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We Welcome Active Military and Veterans
As an online college for military students that makes the most of your service and sacrifice, Lindenwood is dedicated to your success at all stages of your military service and education. We鈥檙e committed to serving our military veteran students as they advance their education, and as a student, you鈥檒l gain real-world skills in career-ready degree programs that offer challenging curriculums and academic support. Expert faculty members share a genuine passion for your success, both in and out of the classroom.
As a military-friendly online college, 51福利社 is proud to offer special tuition rates for military students. These include an active-duty military personnel rate of $250 per credit which will be accomplished through financial aid, including a scholarship or grant. Lindenwood also offers a 20% non-stackable military dependent鈥檚 discount rate for traditional undergraduate students and a 20% discount per credit hour for non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students who are non-active military, veterans, and retired military members.
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Tuition Assistance
We鈥檙e committed to helping you acquire the education you鈥檝e earned. We can help you determine eligibility and use the variety of programs available to make your out-of-pocket costs as low as possible.
Support
Our Veterans Affairs Center is dedicated to your success as you transition to academia. You鈥檒l get one-to-one support to navigate your military education benefits, so you pay the least for out-of-pocket expenses.
Transfer Credits
You can save time and money earning your degree by transferring credits and applying for scholarships. Eligibility requirements and award amounts vary, so be sure to read the full details if you think you qualify for a program.
Tuition Assistance Options
Options For more information regarding the GI Bill庐 or Tuition Assistance benefits, contact our School Certifying Official, Nia Spencer, at [email protected] or (636)627.2922.
GI Bill庐
Government-Based Education Assistance Veterans and active-duty, guard, and reserve service members, as well as their spouses and dependents, can use a variety of GI Bills庐 to help fund their education.
Military Tuition Assistance
Active military students may be eligible to use the Department of Defense Tuition Rate to cover tuition expenses up to $250 per credit hour if they鈥檙e eligible. Visit your service branch for more information.
Yellow Ribbon
Designed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, this program aims for the VA and degree-granting institutions to pay the difference between what is covered by GI Bill庐 benefits and the total cost of the program.
Spousal & Family Benefits
If you鈥檙e a qualified service member, you can transfer all 36 months or a portion of your Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 benefits to a spouse or child. The DoD approves a transfer of benefits.
Veteran Education Options
Our online university for military student experience includes branch-specific education paths. Undergraduate degree programs geared toward military servicemembers include:
- CCAF GEM
Lindenwood is proud to offer an educational path for United States Air Force and Space Force members in partnership with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), which allows these servicemembers to earn 15 general education credits through the General Education Mobile (GEM) program that satisfy the CCAF Associate of Applied Science degree requirements. These credits can also be applied toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree at 51福利社. Our courses are offered in both 8- and 16-week formats for maximum flexibility.鈥� - Air Force ROTC
The Air Force ROTC is a college program that offers leadership preparation within the Air Force, including Air Force officer training. This program is also an opportunity to pay for college through scholarships. Graduates of the program have the advantage of a position in the Air Force awaiting them following degree completion. 51福利社 has partnered with Saint Louis University, which makes the Air Force ROTC Basic courses available to qualified Lindenwood students. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, consult with Lindenwood鈥檚 ROTC advisor. - Army ROTC
Qualified Lindenwood students have the opportunity to earn appointments as commissioned officers in the United States Army through an agreement with Washington University, which makes ROTC Basic courses available to these students. Students interested in pursuing this opportunity should consult with Lindenwood鈥檚 ROTC advisor.
Military Admissions Requirements
We have designed your military admissions experience to be simple and straightforward. We鈥檒l be here to answer any questions you have or help out if you need assistance as you complete the following steps.
STEP 1: Military benefit eligibility review – Still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces?
- Contact your military branch鈥檚 education office to find out what benefits are available to you.
- Work with your education officer to set up your paperwork in preparation for Tuition Assistance authorization and any other potential benefits, like the鈥疓I Bill庐.
- If you have previously used your VA education benefits at another institution, you will need to complete a鈥疪equest for Change of Program or Place of Training鈥痠n order to update your current education benefits. Please retain a screenshot of the confirmation page once complete.
- If you are eligible for VA education benefits and have not yet applied, you will need to complete an application for benefits through鈥疺ets.gov. Please retain a screenshot of the confirmation page once your application is complete.
- If you have been approved for VA benefits, please request and provide a copy of your (COE) Certificate of Eligibility.鈥疪equest copy of COE.
STEP 2: Review costs and apply
- Knowing the cost of tuition, fees, and books for attending Lindenwood is very important.
- Tuition cost per credit and fees for鈥痷ndergraduate and graduate programs.
- Apply鈥痶o one of our degree programs. (If you plan to attend online, visit our Online Admissions page).
- A 51福利社 admission counselor will contact you, usually by phone, to confirm your application.
- Inform your counselor you鈥檙e currently serving, a veteran, or dependent and that you鈥檒l be using your military benefits.
STEP 3: Submit paperwork documenting your prior education
- If you have less than 24 college credits, you must submit your high school diploma or GED.
- If you are transferring credits from a post-secondary military or civilian institution, your counselor will also need your transcripts.
- For any credits earned through military training or institutions while serving in the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy, you can request a copy from鈥疛oint Services Transcripts.
- If you intend to transfer credits earned through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), you can request them from鈥疶he Community College of the Air Force.
STEP 4: Apply for FAFSA
- Prospective students are highly encouraged to complete the FAFSA 鈥� Free Application for Federal Student Aid and use Lindenwood鈥檚 school code is: 002480. This will better assist you in determining the funding picture to make degree completion a reality.
STEP 5: Questions
- Once you鈥檙e admitted to LU, you鈥檒l be assigned a dedicated military counselor and academic advisor.
- Once you are enrolled, our Veterans Affairs staff will assist you with certifying your VA benefits.
Please note that if you are using military benefits, it could affect the amount of institutional aid you receive.
We are committed to helping you succeed.
Throughout each step of your online degree program, you will receive support. From enrollment and tuition planning to staying on the right track, your support team is there to ensure your success.