Military Educational Benefits
www.gibill.va.gov
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs 1700 Clairmont Road |
Georgia Dept. of Veterans Services "Serving Georgia's Veterans" sdvs.georgia.gov Phone: 404-656-2306/2322 Fax: 404-657-6276 |
Luther Rice VA Benefits Certifying Official Phone: 770-484-1204 ext. 5286 Fax: 678-990-5272 MilitaryEdBenefits@LutherRice.edu |
Committed to Military
Luther Rice College & Seminary is dedicated to supporting U.S. military personnel in achieving their educational goals. We are VA certified and nationally recognized by all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Study 100% online from anywhere in the world through Luther Rice, a Christian institution headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
VA students residing outside Georgia should work with the Atlanta Regional Processing Office rather than their local regional VA office. Our VA Facility Code is 31004011.
We encourage eligible service members to consult with an Education Services Officer (ESO) or counselor from their branch before enrolling.
Luther Rice strictly prohibits any fraudulent or aggressive recruitment practices, including those targeting military service members.
For questions regarding Military Educational Benefits, contact 770-484-1204 x5286 or MilitaryEdBenefits@LutherRice.edu.
Federal Financial Aid Information
View Financial Aid FAQ for topics including federal grants, loans (federal and private), Cohort Default Rate, how to borrow less than the maximum federal loan amount, etc.
For more facts about Luther Rice, click here to visit our Quick Facts.
Contact our Financial Aid Office at 770-484-1204 ext. 5755 or FinancialAid@LutherRice.edu for loan and grant assistance (federal and private).
Helpful Funding Links
See the U.S. Secretary of Education's commitment to support military families.
Individual state funding opportunities for veterans.
U.S. Department of Education military funding sources information.
Waiver of Application Fee for Military Personnel
For a limited time, Luther Rice will scholarship the $50 Application Fee for all current and former service members. When applying online enter the word military within the provided promo code field.
Refund if Called to Active Duty
Luther Rice will refund 100% of all tuition and fees for military personnel who receive orders calling them into an active duty that must discontinue courses during the academic session. Contact the Student Accounts Office for details as soon as you receive an official notification.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information about readmission after returning from a military service obligation.
Specific Programs
CHAPTER 30 - MONTGOMERY VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS - ACTIVE DUTY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Eligible if you were on active duty (after basic training and any military school) and had $100/month deducted from your pay for the first 12 months of your enlistment (others may qualify - click link above for more information)
CHAPTER 33 - POST 9/11 VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS
Eligible if you have at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or you have been discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. The Post-9/11 veterans education benefits will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009
CHAPTER 35 - SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DEA)
Provides educational opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition
CHAPTER 1606 - MONTGOMERY VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS - SELECTED RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Eligible if you were on active duty (after basic training and any military school) and had $100/month deducted from your pay for the first 12 months of your enlistment (others may qualify - click link above for more information)