Veterans
Veterans' benefits (available for all credit programs)
Lynn University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual's inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under chapter 31 or 33.
For benefit certification purposes, any student receiving VA benefits must submit a copy of their DD 214 and Certificate of Eligibility to the Financial Aid office. Student must report enrollment status changes to the Financial Aid office and to their case manager. Students must be aware they may be liable to repay the VA for course load reductions unless they can establish acceptable mitigating circumstances causing the reduction. SFS will evaluate each Veteran/Veteran dependent’s credits each semester and report them to the Veterans Benefits Administration. If a veteran/veteran dependent withdraws, it will count toward his/her benefits eligibility. If a veteran/veteran dependent drops a course, they will not receive payment. SFS will monitor all VA students’ academic records. Please see the VA website for further information on policies and procedures. The GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Lynn University participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program), which is a provision of the Post – 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The institution is in agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses, and the VA will match the same amount as the institution. For the 2023-2024 academic year, Lynn University ‘s commitment to the Yellow Ribbon program is capped at $13,000 for undergraduate, $6,000 for graduate and $5,000 for doctoral students, which means the Veterans Administration (VA) will also commit to $13,000 for undergraduate, $6,000 for graduate and $5,000 for doctoral students. The Ch. 33 benefits will already cover $26,381, bringing the total VA benefits up to $52,381 for undergraduate students.
Additional costs beyond $52,381 will be borne by the undergraduate student. For graduate and doctoral program students, the Veteran benefit of $26,381 and the Yellow Ribbon will cover the students’ total tuition, if they are enrolled in six (6) credit hours per term. Additional costs will be borne by the student. The GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Credit for previous training
Students who are eligible to receive educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with previous post-secondary training/experience must request that official transcript(s) be sent to Lynn University. All transcripts must be received by the end of the first term or the student's educational benefits will be terminated until all transcript(s) are received. Should credits be accepted, the student’s training time and total tuition costs will be reduced proportionately. The VA and the student will receive a written notice of allowed credits. This reduction refers to total costs involved in obtaining the degree. Costs are reduced when credits from another institution are applied toward a Lynn University degree. This does not imply a credit reduction allowance for veterans or eligible dependents. The GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill (benefits.va.gov/gibill).