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WH AT M AT TER S TO YO U M AT T ER S TO US Y O U ’RE T H I NK ING ABO U T PUR SUI NG Y O UR ED U C ATION ONLINE. A college degree can prepare you for more career opportunities and give you a sense of accomplishment — but you have bigger plans.
You want to use your degree to make life better for others. Right now, you may be thinking about patients, students, clients, or family. They’re why this degree matters to you. We do what we do because you matter to us. As a Christian university, we’re committed to helping you every step of the way so you can earn your degree — and do what matters to you.
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An iconic campus landmark, Freedom Tower is home to the Rawlings School of Divinity and features classrooms, offices, a homiletics lab, an interactive classroom, and observation spaces to take in the spectacular views of campus and Lynchburg.
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Y O UR F U T U RE S TARTS HERE You have plans, and a degree can help you accomplish them. Whether you see yourself piloting aircraft, defending the world from cyber attack, or providing lifesaving care in the emergency room, you’ll get the tools and resources to do what matters to you. Choose from over 100 undergraduate degree programs in career fields such as these.
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YO U WANT TO GE T THE M O ST FOR YO UR MONE Y And we want to protect your investment. T HAT ’S WH Y W E’ VE FR OZEN O UR T UITION R ATES for the past four years — and counting.
AND T H AT ’S WHY WE OFFER :
Interest-free Payment Plans
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Discounted Tuition Rates to Full-time Students
First Responder and Corporate Affiliate Discounts
No-cost Electronic Resources Through Inclusive Access
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MEET INCLUSIVE A C CES S For almost all undergraduate courses, we’ve replaced traditional textbooks with no-cost electronic resources, saving you hundreds of dollars each semester. But Inclusive Access is much more than an electronic textbook — it’s an interactive learning experience that includes video and audio presentations, adaptive quizzes and homework assignments, and even digital flashcards.
Thousands of free books and electronic resources are available to you online through the Jerry Falwell Library, our on-campus library and study hub.
Enrolling full time saves you money.
*Some exclusions apply.
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Y O UR E X P E R IE NC E CO UNTS You’ve worked hard to get where you are. Make that work count toward your degree. Your military service, on-the-job training, and certificates and licensures are more than life experience — they're accomplishments that can help you earn your degree faster. We'll work with you to turn your previous education, valuable work experience, and test scores into relevant course credits.
Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor's degree* *Some exceptions apply.
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Earn credit through exams such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or an Institutional Challenge Exam (ICE)
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O UR E X P E R IE NC E CO UNTS, TO O Online education has been growing in popularity, but we've been here since the beginning, paving the way in distance education since the mid-1980s. At Liberty, you'll benefit from over 30 years of innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of meeting the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we've taken the time to learn what's important to you.
As an accredited Christian university with a 7,000+ acre campus in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.
We’re ranked in the top 1% of online schools and universities for affordability, accessibility, and academic quality by BestColleges.com. THAT ’S THE DIFFERENCE E XP ERIENCE M AK ES.
LUOnline.com/ExperiencePlus
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YO U SE RV E US — LET US SE RV E YO U We’re grateful for our nation’s men and women in uniform — and for everyone in the military community who understands that service never stops. As a “thank-you” for your commitment, we offer the following benefits to current service members, veterans, and military spouses:
Military tuition rate — $250 per credit hour*
College credit for military training
Scholarships
GI Bill® and Post-9/11 GI Bill® certification
Military tuition assistance
Tech fee waiver for current service members
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*Some exclusions apply.
Named No. 1 "Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 | Online and Nontraditional Schools" by Military Times
FE AT URED DEGREE P R O GR A M S We offer a variety of degrees to help you apply the skills you learned in the military to civilian life, such as: B.S. – Aviation B.S. – Computer Science: Cybersecurity B.S. – Criminal Justice: Homeland Security B.S. – Psychology: Military Resilience
“We in the military understand what personal sacrifice is. The valor, the character, the selflessness, the commitment we all give to our country is what you bring to the education process. Military members all around the globe are taking their God-given character and applying it to their education — and we are so proud of you.” Dr. Steven Keith, director of the Liberty University Center for Chaplaincy
For more information, please see Appendix D on Page 31.
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THANK YO U,
F IR ST RE SP ONDE R S Serving your community is no easy task. No matter the crisis — fire, flood, or break-in — you’re the first on the scene. As a “thank-you” for everything you do, we offer first responders a 25% tuition discount. As you work hard to respond to the needs of those around you, we work hard to make sure that your education is affordable and flexible.
DEGREES for FIR S T RESP ONDER S We offer many degree programs that can build upon skills you use every day, such as:
B.S. in Business Administration: Healthcare Management
B.S. in Fire Administration
B.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Government: Public Administration
“Having Liberty University on my résumé pushed me to the top of a list of almost 2,000 people that applied for the job that I now hold. If it were not for Liberty University, my career in law enforcement would not have advanced as quickly as it has.” Daniel Wright, Liberty University Alumnus
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If you’re a first responder who is also a current service member, veteran, or military spouse, you can combine the 25% tuition discount with your discounted military tuition rates.*
 *Visit LUOnline.com/FirstResponder for eligibility requirements.
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IS YO UR COLLEGE
E XPERI E NCE Whether you complete courses on our Lynchburg campus or from your living room in Seattle, you’re part of our community, and we want you to feel connected to campus.
Connect with other online students through our Office of Online Student Life.
Join us for worship by watching Convocation in-person or through livestream.
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Cheer on the Liberty Flames during livestreamed games.
Visit us during Homecoming, Commencement, and other special events on campus.
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To watch these events and more, visit LUOnline.com/OnDemand.
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YO U ’LL B E CH A L L E N G ED , BU T WE 'RE HERE TO HELP AND ENCO UR AGE Y O U You’ll have an entire team and resources to support you every step of the way. At Liberty, professors and support staff are available and ready to help you with any questions or concerns — we believe in you and want to see you excel academically, spiritually, and professionally.
H AV E Q UESTIONS AB O UT T H E A D MIS SION P R O CES S, FI N ANCIAL AID, OR REGIS T R AT ION?
Reach out to: | (800) 424-9595 • • • •
Admissions Counselors Academic Advisors Financial Aid Registrar
• Student Accounts • Military Affairs Office
N EED H ELP W IT H BL ACK BO ARD OR YO U R ELEC T R ONIC LE ARNING RES O UR CES ?
Reach out to: • IT HelpDesk | (866) 447-2869
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N EED TO OLS FOR RESE AR CH OR H ELP W RIT I NG ?
Reach out to:
• Jerry Falwell Library | (434) 582-2220 • Online Writing Center | onlinewriting@liberty.edu
LO OKI N G FOR HELP WIT H YO UR RÉSUMÉ OR NET W ORKI NG?
Reach out to: • Career Center | (434) 592-4109
C ON CER N ED T H AT YO U R ED U C AT ION M AY FACE CERTA IN OBS TACLES ?
Reach out to: • Student Advocate Office | LUOstudentadvocate@liberty.edu • Office of Disability Accommodation Support | LUOodas@liberty.edu
WAN T TO C ONNEC T WIT H YO UR P EER S F OR SUP P ORT OR SHARE A P R AYER REQ UES T ?
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Your degree is more than just an accomplishment — it can be the key to unlocking new opportunities. With your choice of more than 100 undergraduate degree programs offered online, you can find the program that best aligns with your career goals.
P REPA RE FOR YO UR NE X T S T EPS W IT H T H E C AREER CEN T ER Our vision for you extends past graduation — we want to see you thrive in your chosen profession. That's why you’ll have access to the same career center our residential students use.
SERV ICES and RES O UR CES OFFERED
• Résumé critiquing • Portfolio resources and tips • Interview preparation • Liberty.JoinHandshake.com
“I can tell you that the students who have come out of this school and have worked for our company are among the very best that we’ve had anywhere. It’s an amazing school, and the world is yours. We need you, our country needs you. You are the guiding light. We need good people, and you’re it.” Rick Hendrick, chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of Hendrick Motorsports 19
“Every day, I strive to inspire my online students to use their aviation skills to help spread the Lord’s Word. For me, being able to see my students’ pivotal 'light bulb' moment, mastering a skill they have been practicing over and over, and finally achieving their flying dreams has been worth all the sweat, tears, prayers, and late-night study sessions over my lifetime of flying experience.” David Smith, School of Aeronautics
Employers aren't just looking for skilled workers — they want employees with integrity. At Liberty, you won’t just master the skills needed to excel in your field; you can stand out among other applicants as a capable and trustworthy professional.
Visit Liberty.edu/CareerCenter today.
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YO U WANT TO BE CONFI D E N T IN Y O UR DEGREE Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and many of our programs are also recognized by professional and field-specific accrediting bodies. Our accreditation means that you’ll receive a quality education, and your degree will be respected by employers in your field.
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Learn more about what makes our degrees stand out at Liberty.edu/Accreditation.
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“A spiritual care class is included in our nursing curriculum because self-care is an elemental aspect of being a provider. If we do not care for ourselves, we will not be effective in caring for others — we will burn out.” Sharon Kopis, EdD, MS, RN, FNP-C, CNE, School of Nursing
“What I find is that companies large and small, public and private, are all yearning for ethics and integrity and morals, in particular in the cybersecurity field. They expect that — they demand that — of their cybersecurity professionals. To them I say, ‘Who better than Christians to secure these networks?’” Dr. Allen Harper, author of "Gray Hat Hacking" and Executive Director of the Center for Cyber Excellence 22
A CADEM IC C ALEND AR Liberty offers three online terms to accommodate busy schedules: fall, spring, and summer. In addition, each fall and spring semester has one semester-long term (A) but is also broken down into eightweek sub-terms (B, C, and D) — so you can schedule your classes around your life. Each academic year follows the schedule below.
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Y O UR F IR S T WEEK Wondering what life as a student will look like? Here's a snapshot of what you can expect your first week.
Wednesday-Sunday before classes begin: Access your course syllabus and content in Blackboard and get ready for classes to start! Monday: Classes begin. Your Inclusive Access materials will be available today. Wednesday: Your first assignment is due! Be sure to complete the Course Requirements Checklist (CRC) for each course to confirm your attendance. Thursday: Plan ahead to make the rest of your sub-term smooth and successful! Blackboard is the digital platform you'll use to access and submit assignments, interact with your classmates, and connect with your professor. Consider it your online classroom. There you'll find:
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Your FAFSA isn't required for admission, but if you are using financial aid, the sooner you start it, the better!
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If you need help choosing your courses, look through your Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or give us a call — we're happy to help!
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AP PENDIX A : UPD ATED T UITION We've lowered our tuition for the following programs: Our RN-BSN and RN-BSN-MSN degree programs are now just $330 per credit hour, whether you study full or part time. • • • •
Advance your education with our CCNE-accredited programs. Receive 39 credits toward your degree for having an RN license. Complete your RN-BSN in as little as 12 months. Complete your RN-BSN-MSN in as little as 24 months.
AP PENDIX B : E XPERIENCE PLUS Credit by Examination | LUOnline.com/CreditByExam CLEP (College Level Examination Program): Earn credit for knowledge gained from formal study, private reading, on-the-job experience, noncredit courses, business training, television/ radio courses, travel, and high school courses through CLEP testing. CLEP offers 33 tests covering a variety of subjects.
DSST® (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests): Earn college credit based on what you learned outside of the traditional classroom. Learn more about DSST® by contacting our staff.
ICE (Institutional Challenge Exam): Make the most of what you already know through our ICE program, which offers tests in a variety of subjects. Save money and earn up to 3 credits per exam.
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Portfolio | LUOnline.com/ExperiencePlus We recognize that adult learners have valuable experience gained outside the traditional classroom. The Experience Plus program allows students to get college credit in a variety of fields by submitting samples of their work and demonstrating their knowledge of a particular field. Our Experience Plus coordinator will work with you to answer questions you have about the application and review process.
Professional Experience Categories Administration
Hospitality Management
Acquisition, Logistics, & Procurement
Human Resources
Aviation
Insurance
Banking
Law Enforcement Officer
Border Patrol
Legal Secretary Nursing
Cisco Certifications
Microsoft Certifications Payroll
Counseling
Pharmacy Technician
Disney College Program
Project Management
Early Childhood Education
Property Management
Emergency Medical Technician
Public Speaking
Employee Benefits
Real Estate
Evangelism
Six Sigma
FAA Flight Attendant
Sign Language Interpretation
Facilities Management
Supervision
Financial Planning
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Food Service Foreign Language
Youth Ministry & Worship
General Management
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AP PENDIX C : FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Options: •
FAFSA - Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the myStudentAid app or online at FAFSA.gov and add Liberty University under the “School Selection” tab. If you plan to use federal grants or loans, a verified FAFSA must be on file before Liberty will send a financial aid award letter detailing your estimated aid.
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Grants | Liberty.edu/Grants • Pell Grant • FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) • VTAG (Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant) Visit Liberty.edu/VTAG for more information.
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Scholarships | Liberty.edu/Scholarships Canadian Student Initiative
Liberty Advantage
First Responder Discount
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)
Heroes Fund Scholarship
Word of Life Employees
International Mission Board (IMB)
West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB)
Corporate Tuition Assistance | LUOnline.com/CorpTA • Standard •
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Payment Plan Options | Liberty.edu/PayPlans
To help make paying for college easier, we offer you the option of a monthly, interest-free payment plan to pay any remaining balance on your student account: •
At Financial Check-In (FCI), you will have the option to select a payment plan.
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June
Option of 1-5 Monthly Payments
July
Option of 1-4 Monthly Payments
August
Option of 1-3 Monthly Payments
September
Option of 1-2 Monthly Payments
October
1 Payment in Full *Your account must be paid in full by the end of October.
Spring Payment Plan Options Start Month
Plan Options*
September
Option of 1-5 Monthly Payments
October
Option of 1-5 Monthly Payments
November
Option of 1-4 Monthly Payments
December
Option of 1-3 Monthly Payments
January
Option of 1-2 Monthly Payments
February
1 Payment in Full *Your account must be paid in full by the end of February.
Summer Payment Plan Options Start Month
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February
Option of 1-3 Monthly Payments
March
Option of 1-3 Monthly Payments
April
Option of 1-2 Monthly Payments
May
1 Payment in Full
June
1 Payment in Full *Your account must be paid in full by the end of June.
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AP PENDIX D : MILITARY BENEFITS | LUOnline.com/Military Tuition Price: •
Qualified online military and veteran students and military spouses receive discounted tuition.
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Waived Technology Fee | Liberty.edu/MilBenefits: •
The $199 technology fee is waived each semester for current Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard service members.
Scholarships | Liberty.edu/MilitaryScholarships: •
Liberty University is dedicated to serving our military and veteran students. To show appreciation, we offer several scholarship opportunities.
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Additional federal aid is available for the following: •
Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
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Graduate Tuition Rates for Military If you want to continue your education, we have special military tuition rates for graduate programs. You can also enroll in one of our Advanced Graduate Certificate Programs, which allows you to earn additional graduate-level credit using any military tuition assistance or GI Bill® benefits you may be eligible to receive.
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Tuition Assistance | Liberty.edu/MilitaryTA •
Tuition Assistance (TA) is a government benefit offered to current service members of all branches of the Armed Forces to assist with the cost of tuition. Some Department of Defense employees and military spouses may also be eligible to receive a form of TA. We have a knowledgeable team available to help you with your TA funding.
GI Bill®* | Liberty.edu/GIBill •
Liberty University is authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students who qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty/Selected Reserves), the Survivors' and Dependents Educational Assistance Program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
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Ch. 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill®
Ch. 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® — Selected Reserves
Ch. 31: VA Vocational Rehabilitation
Ch. 35: Dependents' Education Assistance *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 website at Benefits.VA.gov/GIBill.
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AP PENDIX E : ONLINE ADMISSION P R O CES S | LUOnline.com/AdmissionProcess Step 1 - Submit your application to Liberty University. •
Apply to the program that meets your future career goals.
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Submit your application online at Apply.Liberty.edu or call (800) 424-9595 to speak with an admissions counselor.
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You may fax your application to (888) 301-3577, email your application to LUOverify@liberty.edu, or mail it to the address below:
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24515
Step 2 - Submit your self-certification form and transcripts from any prior colleges/universities. •
Once you have applied to a program, you will need to submit your transcripts for an admission decision.
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Undergraduate Certificate Programs - You will need to fill out a high school self-certification form and mail in any official transcripts.
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Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs - You will need to fill out a high school self-certification form and mail in any official transcripts for transfer credit. Please note: Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes when a transcript request form is also submitted.
You may fax, email, or mail your unofficial transcripts.
Step 3 - Start the Financial Aid process. •
To be considered for federal grants and loans, you must have a verified FAFSA on file. Complete your FAFSA at FAFSA.gov or download the myStudentAid app and complete your application from your mobile device. •
Once you've submitted your FAFSA, it can take 3-5 business days for processing by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Apply for additional financial aid (grants, scholarships, and external aid).
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Step 4 - Enroll in your first courses. •
Once your financial aid plan is in order, you are ready to enroll in your first class(es).
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To get started: • Log into myLU.Liberty.edu and select "New Course Registration" under the "My Access" section.
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Once there, follow the prompts to register for courses.
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Consult your DCP and course guides to identify the best courses to start with.
If you would like assistance in registering for your first set of courses, simply call us at (800) 424-9595.
*GoArmyEd students will register for their first courses on the GoArmyEd portal found at Liberty.edu/GoArmyEd.
Step 5 - Complete Financial Check-In (FCI) and start your courses. •
Once you have registered for classes, visit Liberty.edu/FCI to complete FCI.
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Keep in mind: • FCI must be completed to confirm your enrollment and payment method, whether you are using financial aid or another payment option. •
The sooner you complete FCI, the more payment plan options will be available.
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Your professor will contact you the week before your classes begin with details to help you prepare for success.
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