Karen Kingsbury Inquiry Booklet

KAREN KINGSBURY CENTER for CREATIVE WRITING

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for quality, affordability, & accessibility.

Why you should choose Liberty: •

• • • • • •

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100 percent online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level* Transfer in up to 75 percent of your degree Credit for prior learning Respected degrees in the most in-demand fields Courses taught from a biblical worldview A 17:1 student-to-professor ratio Free support services, such as the Online Writing Center, résumé critiquing, and the Career Center Learn from #1 New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury

*excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs

A format for

EVERYONE Liberty University offers three online terms to accommodate busy schedules: fall, spring, and summer. In addition, each semester is broken down into eight-week sub-terms and one semester-long term.

Term Schedule Spring ’18

Fall ’17

A

A

Aug. 28-Dec. 22

B

Aug. 28-Oct. 20

Jan. 22-May 18

B

D

Jan. 22-March 16

Oct. 30-Dec. 22

C

Sept. 25-Nov. 17

C

Summer ’18

A

May 21-Aug. 24

B

May 21-July 13

D

July 2-Aug. 24

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D

March 26-May 18

Feb. 19-April 13

KAREN KINGSBURY CENTER for CREATIVE WRITING

Pursue your passion through the Karen Kingsbury Center for Creative Writing!

Liberty University has partnered with #1 New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury!

Her inspirational novels have sold millions, and many are in development with Hallmark Films. As an adjunct professor at Liberty, Kingsbury shares her experience in writing and publishing.

Through the KAREN KINGSBURY CENTER FOR CREATIVE WRITING, sharpen your craft while earning your

M.A. in Professional Writing

LUOnline.com/KarenKingsbury

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE SIMPLY COMPLETE THESE ADMISSION STEPS: STEP 1

Apply to Liberty University

STEP 2

Submit self-certification form or transcripts from prior college(s)

STEP 3

Start the financial aid process by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting FAFSA.gov

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STEP 4

Enroll in your first courses

STEP 5

Complete Financial Check-In Take our prior learning assessment by visiting Liberty.edu/Online/CreditFor-Prior-Learning to see if you qualify for additional college credit.

FAMILY

GET YOUR DEGREE FASTER Transfer your credits • • • •

Get a free unofficial transfer consultation of your transcripts, prior to admission Transition seamlessly from your former college(s) Transfer in up to 75 percent of your degree Obtain credit for an equivalent course that you’ve previously taken through a regionally accredited college or university

Receive credit for prior learning experience, including: • • •

Military training Standardized testing Certificates or licenses in areas like: • Aviation • Law enforcement • Insurance • Real estate • Health care • On-the-job training

EDUCATION at an AF Receive a wealth of knowledge for a fraction of the cost. Liberty’s tuition rates are in the bottom third of leading online universities, and during the 2016-17 academic year, tuition rates were frozen to maximize your savings. You’ll pay less but gain so much more.

Our Student Financial Services staff is committed to your academic success and is available to answer any questions that you may have.

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FFORDABLE RATE GENERAL TUITION RATES | FALL 2017, SPRING 2018, SUMMER 2018* FULL TIME

PART TIME

UNDERGRADUATE

$390

$455

GRADUATE

$565

$615

MILITARY

$250

$250

MILITARY GRADUATE

$275

$275

*Per credit hour

UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT 2017-18 FALL & SPRING - COSTS AND AWARDS STANDARD

VIRGINIA RESIDENT

MILITARY

FULL-TIME TUITION (24 SEMESTER HOURS)

$9,360

$9,360

$6,000

AVERAGE LIBERTY AID (E.G. DISCOUNTS)

$787

$787

$787

VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT (VTAG)

$-

$3,200

$-

AVERAGE OUTSIDE AID

$3,194

$3,194

$3,194

AVERAGE FEDERAL GRANT AID

$4,148

$4,148

$4,148

AVERAGE MILITARY AID**

$-

$-

$9,730

AVERAGE FEDERAL LOANS

$6,767

$6,767

$6,767

TOTAL AID*

$14,896

$18,096

$24,626

*In each case above, the student receiving these average awards would have no balance due or a cred **Includes Liberty Military Book Dollars, Tuition Assistance, and G.I. Bill® Programs.

^Graduate Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) funding is for a limited number of programs. To

The financial aid listed above is an average for the recipients for that type of aid. The financial aid ab Federal PLUS Loans. Liberty encourages all students to borrow wisely and only use the amount of lo

GRADUATE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT 2017-18 FALL & SPRING - COSTS AND AWARDS STANDARD

VIRGINIA RESIDENT

MILITARY

FULL-TIME TUITION (18 SEMESTER HOURS)

$10,170

$10,170

$4,950

AVERAGE LIBERTY AID (E.G. DISCOUNTS)

$5,603

$5,603

$5,603

VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT (VTAG)

$-

$1,600^

$-

AVERAGE OUTSIDE AID

$3,592

$3,592

$3,592

AVERAGE FEDERAL GRANT AID

$2,264

$2,264

$2,264

AVERAGE MILITARY AID**

$-

$-

$7,445

AVERAGE FEDERAL LOANS

$11,852

$11,852

$11,852

TOTAL AID*

$23,311

$24,911

$30,756

dit balance that may be refunded to him or her during the school year.

o see the complete list and eligibility, please visit Liberty.edu/VTAG.

bove does not include other potential resources like Federal Work Study, private student loans, or oans necessary.

LIBERTY’S MILITARY COMMUNITY

is nearly

30,000

STRONG.

Liberty University does not engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, University maintains its Christian character and reserves its right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the extent that applic the basis of religion in admissions, except for admission to graduate programs within the Rawlings School of Divinity. The fo coordinator of LUO disability academic support at (434) 592-5417 or LUOODAS@liberty.edu; director of disability academic supp

If you are a service member, veteran, or a military spouse, you can enjoy the following benefits: • • • • • • •

Tuition discounts Book Vouchers (undergraduate) College credit for military training Scholarships GI Bill© and Post 9-11 GI Bill© certification Tuition Assistance processing Application fee waiver for service members and veterans

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national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, or military veteran status in its educational programs and activities. Liberty cable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. Specifically, Liberty University does not discriminate on ollowing departments have been designated to coordinate Liberty University’s compliance with certain antidiscrimination laws: port (residential) at (434) 582-2159 or ODAS@liberty.edu; and the Title IX coordinator at (434) 582-8948 or TitleIX@liberty.edu.

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