Designated as a Military Friendly® School, Lionel University is committed to helping active duty service members and veterans achieve their education goals. Our programs are specifically designed to be flexible so you can easily manage your coursework during your service.
Lionel University participates in the DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) Program. Students/Military personnel/Veterans considering this program can find additional information here: https://www.dodmou.com/TADECIDE/
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Air Force TA may cover certificate programs related to your job in the Air Force. Next Steps:
1. Consult your education department counselor to learn if your job qualifies. Visit the Air Force Education Portal for more information.
2. Connect with a Lionel Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way at military@lionel.edu
*Subject to authorization from the Office of Registrar. Transfer credit evaluation of official transcripts required. Only courses with a C or higher qualify for transfer. Students must complete the lower-level requirements of the Lionel BS degree program before advancing to upper-level coursework.
**In order to qualify for The Lionel Active Duty Military Scholarship the student must be using or eligible for Tuition Assistance and also submit a FAFSA for the current aid year. The scholarship will be awarded after any Pell grant is applied. This scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual tuition ceiling.
Next Steps
1. Complete your ArmyIgnitED application. If you require further assistance, consult your education department counselor.
2. Contact a Lionel Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way at military@lionel.edu
*In order to qualify for The Lionel Active Duty Military Scholarship the student must be using or eligible for Tuition Assistance and also submit a FAFSA for the current aid year. The scholarship will be awarded after any Pell grant is applied. This scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual tuition ceiling.
**TA funds count toward a service member’s annual tuition ceiling of $4,000.
Next Steps:
1. Consult your education department counselor to learn if your job qualifies. Visit the US Coast Guard Education Portal for more information.
2. Connect with a Lionel Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way at military@lionel.edu
*In order to qualify for The Lionel Active Duty Military Scholarship the student must be using or eligible for Tuition Assistance and also submit a FAFSA for the current aid year. The scholarship will be awarded after any Pell grant is applied. This scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual tuition ceiling.
Next Steps:
1. Consult your education department counselor to learn if your job qualifies. Visit the Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Guide for more information.
2. Connect with a Lionel Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way at military@lionel.edu
*In order to qualify for The Lionel Active Duty Military Scholarship the student must be using or eligible for Tuition Assistance and also submit a FAFSA for the current aid year. The scholarship will be awarded after any Pell grant is applied. This scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual tuition ceiling.
Next Steps:
1. Consult your education department counselor to learn if your job qualifies. Visit the Navy Tuition Assistance Page for more information.
2. Connect with a Lionel Military Specialist for assistance every step of the way at military@lionel.edu
*In order to qualify for The Lionel Active Duty Military Scholarship the student must be using or eligible for Tuition Assistance and also submit a FAFSA for the current aid year. The scholarship will be awarded after any Pell grant is applied. This scholarship supplements the per-credit cap, but does not extend beyond the annual tuition ceiling.
Lionel is an approved institution for higher learning through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans can use their VA benefits toward tuition in our master's degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or Master Trainer certificate programs.
Here are the steps to getting started:
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): After the school certifies your enrollment, the VA sends your eligible portion of tuition directly to the school. If you are less than 100% eligible, you will submit the remaining portion of tuition during the second week of class.
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30, 1606) and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35): Students utilizing Chapters 30, 1606, and/or 35 pay tuition directly to the school. After the school certifies enrollment and you verify your attendance, the VA will reimburse you according to your eligibility, course load, and the portion of the month that you attended. Monthly attendance verification may be required.
*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.
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) discount program provides up to $4,000 toward a Lionel associate degree.
Here are the steps to getting started:
The Military Friendly® Schools list is based on public data sources for nearly 9,000 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and survey responses. Only 8% of these schools (747) earned the designation in 2021-2022.
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