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MILITARY SPOUSE RESOURCES

Military spouses face unique challenges, from frequent relocations and changing schedules to balancing family responsibilities and career goals.

Lionel University provides military spouse resources, flexible 100% online programs, and personalized support to help you understand your education benefits and continue moving forward.

Wherever military life takes your family, you can build knowledge and skills for a portable career in exercise science, fitness, wellness, and human performance.

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Military Benefits

Proud to Support Military Families

  • MYCAA Approved Programs
  • Military Spouse Friendly School
  • 100% Online Education
  • Portable Career Paths
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Resources for Military Spouses

The following resources are available to help military spouses navigate education, employment, financial assistance, childcare, relocation, and other challenges associated with military life:

Military OneSource

Military OneSource from the Department of Defense is a 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s the “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive.

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The Veterans Crisis Line

Access free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for Veterans, service members, military families, and loved ones through phone, text, or online chat. VA enrollment is not required. 

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Tutor.com

Eligible service members, military spouses, and dependents can access no-cost, 24/7 online tutoring, homework help, and academic support across more than 150 subjects.

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MyCAA

Learn how eligible military spouses can use the MyCAA Scholarship toward Lionel University’s flexible, 100% online exercise science programs and request personalized enrollment information.

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U.S. Department of Labor Military Spouse Resources

Explore federal resources for military spouses, including employment assistance, professional license recognition, career training, financial support, and help transitioning into civilian communities. 

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Military Spouse Advocacy Network

Access free mentorship, educational resources, toolkits, webinars, and community support for military spouses navigating careers, finances, deployments, wellness, relocation, and military family life.                     

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Lionel Military Blogs

Explore Lionel University articles for service members, veterans, and military spouses covering education benefits, career transitions, fitness careers, tuition assistance, and military family support.

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Plan My Move

Lead at the highest level with an advanced, fully online master’s degree in exercise science.
Specialize in performance, recovery, or wellness. Stack prior certifications or degrees, and prepare for leadership roles in coaching, clinical settings, or education.                          

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Military Benefits

A Career That Moves With You

Military families relocate frequently, which can make it difficult to maintain careers that rely on state-based licenses. Many professions require transferring or retaking licensing exams every time you move.

Careers in fitness and exercise science offer a different path.

The certifications and credentials earned through Lionel University are industry recognized and portable, allowing you to build a career that can travel with you wherever military life takes your family.

With exercise science education, military spouses can pursue opportunities such as:

• Personal training
• Online coaching
• Fitness instruction
• Wellness coaching
• Strength and conditioning support roles

These careers provide flexibility and mobility, allowing you to continue building professional experience whether you are stationed across the country or overseas.

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Flexible Online Learning

Lionel University programs are designed for students balancing family responsibilities, work, and military life.

Benefits include:

  • 100% Online Programs
  • Flexible Course Schedules
  • Stackable Certifcates and Degrees
  • Career-Focused Exercise Science Education

Students can continue learning regardless of duty station or relocation.

 

Why Military Spouses Choose Lionel University

100% Online Programs

Lionel University’s programs are delivered entirely online, allowing you to pursue your education from anywhere in the world. Whether your family moves across the country or overseas, you can continue progressing toward your degree without interruption.

Flexible Course Schedules

Designed for busy military families, our flexible course structure allows you to balance school with work, family responsibilities, and military life. Study when it works best for your schedule while still making steady progress toward your goals.

Stackable Certificates and Degrees

Start with a certification and continue building toward higher credentials over time. Our stackable education pathways allow you to earn valuable qualifications along the way while progressing toward an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.

Career-Focused Education

Lionel University specializes in exercise science education designed for real-world careers in fitness, wellness, and performance. You’ll gain practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills that prepare you for opportunities in a rapidly growing field.

Learn Anywhere Military Life Takes You

Because the program is fully online, students can continue their education regardless of duty station changes or relocation. This flexibility ensures military spouses can stay on track and keep building their careers, no matter where military life leads.

Recognized as Military Spouse Friendly School

Lionel University proudly supports military families and is recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School. Our programs are designed with the unique challenges of military life in mind, providing flexible online education that allows spouses to continue their studies despite relocations, deployments, and changing schedules.

Making Education Affordable for Military Families

$185
For undergraduate programs with Lionel University. Preferred Military Rate for eligible students
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Application fee, making it easier to get started on your degree without upfront costs.
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Textbook costs with digital course materials included in your tuition
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Entrance exams required, so you can apply and start your degree without additional barriers.

We work with a growing number of companies and organizations to offer tuition benefits, including:

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Military Spouse Transfer Students

Trade In. Trade Up. Finish Faster.

Already earned college credits, certifications, military training or work experience? Don’t leave them behind — stack them toward your degree.

At Lionel University, we make it easy to trade in what you’ve already accomplished and trade up to a higher credential — whether that’s an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s in Exercise Science.

  • Credits Never Expire
  • Certifications can count toward your degree
  • Military and work experience may qualify
  • Save time and thousands in tuition

 

See What Transfers

Click Here To Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Our Federal School Code is 042434.

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