Financial Aid Process For 2009-20*

*For the 2010-2011 school year, students must visit www.luonline.com/direct for information regarding important changes to the financial aid process.

Liberty University Online students may be eligible for federal and state aid programs
 

Planning to enroll in our Fall, Spring or Summer 2009-10 Terms?

To be considered for federal financial aid (including loans) in our 2009-10 school year, you must complete the 2009-10 FAFSA using your 2008 federal tax return information.

To apply for all financial aid:

1. Apply for Federal Student Aid
2. Apply for Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Virginia residents only
3. Apply for Stafford Loan
4. Review Student Aid Report (SAR)
5. Review Award Letter

Step 1. Apply for Federal Student Aid

To request that the U.S. Department of Education submit data from your completed FAFSA application to Liberty University, simply list Liberty University (school code 010392) in the required section on the FAFSA application. Before beginning the FAFSA, make sure you have acquired your PIN (personal identification number) through the link provided below:

Application for PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you have been chosen for verification, click on the link below to access and complete the required verification worksheets.

Verification Worksheets

Step 2. Apply for Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)

This grant is only available to Virginia residents. Review the VTAG application for details and deadlines. To apply for the VTAG, print, complete and sign the application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office via fax at (434) 582-2053 or by email to financialaid@liberty.edu.

Financial Aid Office
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA. 24502

Phone: (434) 582-2270
Toll Free: (888) 583-5704
Fax: (434) 582-2053
Email: financialaid@liberty.edu
Financial Aid TV
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

* For the 2010-2011 FAFSA, please use your 2009 federal tax return information.

Step 3. Apply for a Loan (Online)

Liberty University accepts loans to help pay for your education. To learn more about your loan options, or to apply for a loan, review the links below.

Stafford Loan
Parent PLUS/ Graduate PLUS Loan

Step 4. Receive Your Student Aid Report (SAR)

 A copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to you and to Liberty University. The information within it will be used to determine your financial award for the entire academic year. After your financial aid award is determined, we will email you an official award notice with an estimate of all financial aid you are eligible to receive.

Students will be packaged based on official transcripts received. For student loans, admitted students who only have unofficial transcripts on file will be packaged with freshman status.

Step 5. Review Your Award Letter Online

To review your financial aid award letter online,login to your ASIST account and then click on Student & Financial Aid. Click on Financial Aid and then review your official financial aid awards. Notify financial aid of any necessary changes.