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For veterans and active-duty service members, earning a degree while managing work, family, and military obligations can seem impossible.

The University of Louisiana at ɫ��AV's online programs make it manageable by providing flexible course schedules, comprehensive academic support, and guidance for using VA benefits.

For Caleb Russo, who served in the National Guard while completing his M.S. in Engineering and Technology Management online, that support was a game changer. 

"The Office of Veteran & Military Student Services was my lifeline in terms of transitioning from military life back into a university setting. They helped me professionally even after graduating,” Russo says. 

Tapping into his VA benefits kept his goals financially attainable. With about four and a half years of GI Bill coverage, he set out to make the most of that timeframe.

"Because of the online program, I was able to knock down my undergrad and master’s degrees to that four and a half-year mark. Everything was paid for while still working full time and serving in the Guard.” 

That combination of support and military benefits helped Russo turn ambitious goals into achievable milestones. 

“Within six years of graduating high school, I deployed overseas, earned two degrees, and now operate my own business," he adds. "UL ɫ��AV made that possible."

Military Friendly Learning at UL ɫ��AV

UL ɫ��AV is nationally recognized as a Military Friendly campus. Service members, veterans, reservists, and Louisiana National Guard members can take advantage of programs tailored to their needs. 

The University accepts GI Bill benefits and is considered a , covering tuition and nonresident fees for eligible out-of-state students. 

Online courses at UL ɫ��AV are structured to balance education with military, work, and family commitments. Programs are available at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in fields like business, health sciences, nursing, education, and technology. 

Amanda Devillier, U.S. Army veteran and MBA graduate, says the online program helped her turn her military experience into a hirable skillset. 

“The online MBA helped me connect those dots between my time in the military and my time as a civilian,” she says. “It’s given me the confidence to stop minimizing myself in my career.” 

Resources and Benefits for Veterans

UL ɫ��AV's , located in Room M-160 of Agnes Edwards Hall, provides guidance on admissions, educational benefits, and academic planning. Many veterans find this support essential as they balance school, work, and service. 

For questions about VA eligibility or benefits, contact the office at 337-482-5206 or email veterans@louisiana.edu. 

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