r/LibertyUniversity

Ok so I’m almost done with my doctorate course (just 6 classes left) I was completing my FCI and realized my FAFSA projection is a lot lower to the point where I’d actually owe money for my courses. I’ve been enrolled full time my whole time except for this current summer semester where I took 3 credits vs 6. I’m back to 6 in the fall and it’s like 4 grand less than normal. I’ve contacted Financial Aid office but I’m very confused by this bill. What am I missing here? Any help would be much appreciated

I've been exploring Liberty, especially their online program, since the price was reasonable, but the more I look into it, the more overwhelmed I feel. Could someone please help me understand if I'm missing some important context? Right now, it just seems a bit concerning.

So first, Liberty got hit with a $14 million fine from the Department of Education back in 2024. Not a small fine, THE biggest one ever handed to a school for this. It was for Clery Act violations; basically, the report said they buried thousands of campus crime reports, including sexual assaults, for years. Like actively discouraged students from reporting. That's not a rumor; that's the federal government's own investigation.

Then I found out the founder's grandson, Trey Falwell, is literally suing his own family's university right now (2026) for $1.75 million because he says they owe him money from his contract after they fired him in 2021. So even the Falwells are suing the Falwell school. Make it make sense.

And then there's the case that's actually in court right now — a woman named Ellenor Zinski worked in IT there, came out as trans in 2023, and got fired for it. She sued; it's currently sitting in front of a federal appeals court, and both sides are saying it's probably headed to the Supreme Court. Liberty's whole defense is "we're allowed to fire people who don't match our religious beliefs," which, like, okay, I get the religious freedom argument, but if I'm queer or trans and thinking about going here, that's a pretty clear answer to "will I be safe."

On top of that, they still have mandatory chapel/convocation twice a week (miss it without an excuse and you get fined $25-50), and their old president literally said something onstage about Muslims after San Bernardino that got called out by the state governor. So if you're not an evangelical Christian, or not straight, it sounds like you're tolerated at best.

But then... academically people seem fine with it? Nobody's complaining about the actual classes. The online platform gets normal reviews, not glowing, not terrible. They've got 150+ clubs, a real D1 sports program, and they fund an actual NASCAR driver. So it's not like the school itself is falling apart or a joke academically.

I guess my question is — with all of this actively happening, not old history, actively in courtrooms right now in 2026 — is Liberty University still something you'd recommend to someone? Or is the degree just not worth what you'd potentially have to put up with to get it?

I have been enjoying study.com quizzes and tests, but the assignments are very confusing. Specifically business 312. Does Liberty require a lot of papers as well for Business degrees? Looking into the data analytics degree. I can’t take any courses on Sophia as there are none to transfer, but looking to bring in 27 credits from study.com. At the moment I’m leaning towards doing these courses at Liberty online instead even though it will be a bit more expensive

I'm really wanting to get a doctorate degree at Liberty. My goal is to work at the college level as either the Director of Career Services or Dean of a Dept./College. Which degree would be best to achieve this goal?

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Administration - Leadership

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Administration - Leadership

Also, how do you pay for the degree? It's so expensive. I want to go at an accelerated rate. But, I don't qualify for discount, no veteran, etc.

When I began this class I noticed that very little information existed about what to expect. The few Reddit posts I could find were 6+ years old.

I recently competed csis484 (online) and wanted to take a moment to answer questions if anyone had any.

What to expect? You are given free rein solo to select an information system component, where you must fill a business need and make it work.

The instructors give you a lot of latitude for completion of this project which is submitted in 3 total parts.

Your only group interaction will be discussion posts.

Please let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be glad to answer

I’m starting Monday in the graduate program. Anyone else just starting their journey? I registered for 4 classes but decided to drop 2 because 4 graduate courses are too ambitious for a summer term graduate course.

people who've never set foot on campus tend to have a fixed idea of what it's like here, and the reality is usually more layered than that. for those who actually attended, what would you want people to understand that they get wrong from the outside?

Hey everyone! I’m considering applying to Liberty’s online PhD in Education with a Curriculum and Instruction specialization and wanted to hear from people who have actually been through the program or other programs before I make any decisions.

A little about me: I’m finishing my MA in Education at another university in May 2027 and I’m looking at doctoral programs that are fully online so I can continue working while I study. Liberty’s program caught my attention because of the flexibility and the Curriculum and Instruction focus, which aligns with my research interests in early childhood education equity and curriculum disparities.

I’ve seen mixed reviews about Liberty degrees and online programs in general when it comes to career outcomes, but I want to hear real experiences rather than just assumptions. So if you’ve done or are currently doing the PhD in Education at Liberty, I’d love to know:

1.	Financially — how did you pay for it? I’m aware that with recent federal changes the PLUS loan is no longer available for programs, so I’m trying to figure out what realistic funding options look like. Did Liberty’s institutional aid or scholarships cover a significant portion? Did you rely entirely on unsubsidized loans?

2.	Workload — how many classes did you take per term and what was the workload actually like? Were you able to work full time alongside the program or was it too much?

3.	Transfer credits — were you able to transfer any credits from a previous master’s degree into the program to reduce the total credits needed?

4.	Career outcomes — were you able to get hired in your field after graduating? Did having a Liberty degree or an online PhD specifically ever come up as a concern with employers?

Like I’ve said, I’ve heard mixed things about the perception of Liberty degrees in more progressive education and nonprofit spaces, which is the kind of work I want to do. But I also know that at the end of the day if you are putting the time, effort, and research into your degree and dissertation, then it is still a completed doctorate, and right now the flexibility and affordability of the program might matter more than anything else given my situation.

Would really appreciate any honest feedback, good or bad. Thanks in advance!

Can I do a few classes at study.com and LU at the same time?

Does anyone know this professor and does anyone have insight

I’m returning to school after taking a break for personal reasons, and the interdisciplinary studies program at LUO is the best way for me to transfer over my old credits. I’m curious about the biblical and education studies courses because religious education aligns with some of my future plans, but I’m worried it will be heavily Protestant or anti-Catholic. Is there anyone currently in that program that can give me some insight?

Anyone here go to LU or LUO for mental health counseling? I'm currently a sophomore and I'm working on my BA in Christian counseling. I'm wanting to get my LPC, and maybe even go for my doctorate in traumaology.

My goal is to start a practice and a ministry to be able to help others with their mental health as well as their spiritual health. I want to be able to help anyone who needs help. Like have you ever been going through the worst parts of life and needed help from a professional, but every professional you found turned you away bc they either didn't take your insurance or they cost 200 up front? Well that happened to me. I even told the lady I was gonna go meet Jesus early myself and put her name in the letter I was gonna write and she just said, well if you don't have 200 dollars I can't help ya. Long long story shortish, I needed help and I couldn't find any when I asked for it. I don't want that happening to others. They shouldn't have to feel like their only way out of mental health and spiritual health problems is death.

I want to help families, kids, marriages, couples, individuals, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, etc.

So anyone ever go this route through LU or LUO? What advice could you give me?

Hi there! I am definitely ahead of the game as I am hoping to go to LU in fall of 2027. What is everyone's thoughts on the Hill vs. the Circle? I would love to save money where I can but also want the best experience possible!! I am going to be studying Vocal Performance and minoring in Teaching English as a Second Language :)