Issuing Office

Financial Aid

 

Affected Parties

Students

 

Policy Language

The College of Applied Studies and Academic Success and Liberty University Online Student Advocate Offices assist students who have gone through all the customary operating procedures but have not been able to resolve particular challenges related to financial aid.  The primary function of these offices is to answer students' questions and resolve problems.

 

Policy Rationale

Students each have unique situations and life circumstances.  Providing a process and policy for appeals for assistance allow for a cohesive and accountable process.

 

Definition of Glossary Terms

Complaint: Liberty University defines a “written complaint” as any complaint submitted through the official Beacon complaint form as a “Student Complaint”.  Other forms of communication will not be considered official complaints.

 

Procedures

For Liberty University Online students, written appeals may be submitted to:

Online Advocate Office
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA  24515
Fax: (800) 628-7977

Direct link: https://beacon.os.liberty.edu/beacon/#/new/student-complaint
Student Complaint form

 

For Resident students, written appeals may be submitted to:

College of Applied Studies and Academic Success
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA  24515
434-582-7200
Direct link: https://beacon.os.liberty.edu/beacon/#/new/student-complaint
Student Complaint form

 

Sanctions

None specified

 

Exceptions

None

 

Initial Approval Date

7/1/2014

Date Approved

3/24/2024

Date for Review

3/24/2025 (Annual)