Put Your Military Experience to Work.

Lionel University does not charge an application fee. You can begin your application online at no cost.

No. A digital version of the textbook is embedded in each course at no additional cost, with access available throughout the quarter.

Lionel University accepts VA GI Bill® benefits, including:

• Chapter 1606
• Chapter 30
• Chapter 31
• Chapter 33
• Chapter 35
• Fry Scholarship
• VA Vocational Rehabilitation

The University also accepts Tuition Assistance (TA) and supports eligible military spouses using the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA).

Yes. Students using VA or Tuition Assistance benefits may still apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA.

If you use federal financial aid, you may also be eligible for a refund after the VA makes payment to the University.

Federal Student Aid consists of grant and loan programs provided through the U.S. Department of Education to help students and families pay for higher education.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .

When completing the FAFSA, use Lionel University’s Federal School Code: 042434.

Be sure to complete the FAFSA for the appropriate award year for the terms you plan to attend.

Lionel University provides transfer credit evaluations at no charge.

After applying, request that your previous schools send your official transcripts to registrar@lionel.edu .

Our Admissions team can assist you throughout the transfer credit process.

Yes. Lionel University accepts both the Joint Services Transcript (JST) and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts.

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard students can request transcripts through the JST system. Air Force students may use the CCAF transcript process when applicable.

Contact the appropriate military organization based on your branch.

Army
Email: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-jst@mail.mil
Email: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-jst@army.mil

Air Force
If you have not completed courses through the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Army, contact the Community College of the Air Force for assistance.

Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or applicable Air Force service members
Department: NETC N644
Subject Line: JST Operations Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, Florida 32509
Email: jst@doded.mil

All Lionel University degree programs are eligible for Tuition Assistance. Individual military branches may have different requirements and annual funding limits.

For assistance with your branch’s requirements, contact our Military Advisors at military@lionel.edu or 800-650-4772 x4.

Department of Defense Tuition Assistance may help cover tuition and eligible fees, subject to your military branch’s requirements and annual funding limits.

Tuition Assistance is available to eligible active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve Component service members.

For more information, visit Lionel University’s Military Benefits page or contact a Military Advisor.

To qualify for the Active Duty Military Scholarship, you must be eligible for military Tuition Assistance and have a current FAFSA submitted for the upcoming quarter.

After any eligible Pell Grant funding is applied, the scholarship may cover up to half of the remaining balance for the quarter.

To apply:

1. Apply and be accepted to Lionel University.
2. Submit your Tuition Assistance vouchers to military@lionel.edu . If you are eligible for TA but choose not to use it, you may submit a copy of your orders instead.
3. Submit a current FAFSA to determine Pell Grant eligibility.
4. Once accepted and your FAFSA is submitted, complete the ADMS form.

The scholarship may be renewed each quarter you remain eligible for Tuition Assistance.

You may be eligible for Tuition Assistance Top-Up if you are approved for federal Tuition Assistance and:

• You qualify for Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty or Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, and
• Your course tuition and fees exceed what Tuition Assistance will cover.

Visit VA.gov for additional Tuition Assistance Top-Up information and eligibility requirements.

The SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) may be available to eligible military spouses for approved education and training programs.

Program eligibility can change. Please confirm Lionel University’s currently approved programs in the SpouseWorks Scholarship portal or contact a Lionel University Military Advisor before enrolling.

Eligible military spouses should begin through the SpouseWorks Scholarship portal and follow the current program requirements for education planning and financial assistance approval.

You may be asked to select Lionel University and identify an approved program or course as part of the process.

Lionel University’s Military Advisors can help you understand what documents may be required and how to apply approved SpouseWorks Scholarship funding toward your education.

Lionel University is currently in the review process for Credentialing Assistance and hopes to offer this benefit in the future.

Lionel University has four programs approved for VA education benefits:

• Master Trainer Certificate
• Associate of Science in Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
• Master of Science in Exercise Science

The Master Trainer Certificate can be completed on its own or as part of an undergraduate degree program.

Lionel University programs are 100% online and include certification coursework throughout the curriculum, allowing students to earn industry-recognized credentials as they progress.

Dropping or withdrawing from a course may affect your VA education benefits and could result in an overpayment of tuition, fees, or housing benefits.

If you need to change your schedule, contact the Military Affairs Office or your Student Advisor as soon as possible.

The VA may consider mitigating circumstances that are beyond your control, such as:

• Illness or injury
• Illness or death in your immediate family
• Unavoidable changes in employment
• Unanticipated active-duty military service or training
• Certain family or financial obligations

Full-time enrollment requirements and Monthly Housing Allowance eligibility may vary based on your VA education benefit and enrollment.

Visit VA.gov or contact the Department of Veterans Affairs directly for information specific to your benefit.

Use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to explore potential education, training, tuition, and housing benefits available through the VA.

Your monthly GI Bill® payment may be lower than your standard monthly rate if:

• You attended classes for only part of the month.
• The VA is recovering a previous overpayment.
• You reduced your enrollment hours during the term.

Payments may be prorated or adjusted based on your enrollment and benefit eligibility.

Students using certain VA education benefits are required to verify their enrollment each month.

This may include students using Chapter 33, Chapter 30, Chapter 1606, or the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.

Failure to verify enrollment may delay or place certain VA payments on hold.

Verification requirements depend on the benefit you are using.

Chapter 33 – Post-9/11 GI Bill®
Enrollment may be verified by text message or by contacting the VA.

Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606
Recipients are required to verify attendance each month. Verification may be available by phone or through the VA’s online system.

VA STEM Scholarship
Students can follow the VA’s STEM enrollment verification process.

For the most current verification instructions, visit VA.gov.

Lionel University certifies VA enrollments using a two-step process.

First, your enrolled credits are certified without tuition and fees. After the Add/Drop period ends, the certification is updated to include applicable tuition and mandatory fees.

If you are also using federal financial aid, you may be eligible for a refund after the VA makes full payment to the University.

Eligible students in their final quarter may be able to take additional courses within their program curriculum to reach full-time enrollment.

This may allow the student to receive a full-time Monthly Housing Allowance.

Additional courses must be part of the program curriculum and cannot have been previously completed. Rounding out may only be used once for a degree program.

Covered students using Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 benefits will not be penalized because of delayed VA payments when applicable requirements are met.

Covered students will not be prevented from attending or enrolling in courses, charged late fees, or denied access to University services solely because of a qualifying delay in VA payment.

Students should provide their Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits and required authorization documents to the Military Affairs Office before classes begin whenever possible.