Frequently Asked Questions
We get asked a lot of questions by prospective students like you. Here are the answers to some of the ones more commonly asked.
Admissions FAQ
- Yes. We offer a generous transfer policy for our online degree programs. Visit our Transfer Students page for more information.
- You can apply to our online degree programs through the online application form. Remember to submit official copies of your high school and/or college transcripts, along with any other required documentation that is specific to your degree program. You can visit the admissions process page to learn more about what to expect throughout the process.
- Instead of attending campus, you’ll log into an online learning environment to learn, perform coursework and interact with instructors and peers. It’s the same quality program as you’d receive in person — but delivered to you wherever you are.
- We offer six start dates for our online degree programs, with dates in the spring, summer and fall. Take a look at the academic calendar for more information.
- KHEAA is the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. Campbellsville utilizes their services to process verification documents.
- No. Your diploma will be the same as it would if you attended Campbellsville University in person.
Financial Aid FAQ
- Yes. You will have to complete the FAFSA form, and we will then determine your eligibility for any financial aid. Visit our financial aid page to learn more about your options, which include scholarships and grants.
- Yes! You can search for outside scholarships online via Fastweb or CareerOneStop. In addition, scholarships may be available through community services, professional affiliations, or even your employer!
- Yes. Campbellsville will not review your FAFSA for aid eligibility until after you are accepted into the school.
- If you have financial aid in excess of your tuition and fees, you may choose to use the extra funds to cover your textbooks through our bookstore.
- Campbellsville University does offer a Transfer Scholarship for alumni and staff of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). New, incoming students may qualify. Ask your Enrollment Counselor for further information.
- Your financial aid will be disbursed directly to your account at Campbellsville.
- Yes! You can call Federal Student Aid at 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
- Yes! There are many considerations when determining financial aid eligibility. Even if you don’t qualify for grant funds, there are other resources such as federal loans which are available regardless of financial need.
- Federal loans offer more flexible repayment options, generally lower interest rates, better tax benefits, and don’t require a cosigner or credit check in most cases. Due to these additional benefits, we recommend students utilize federal loan funds before private loan funds.
- Graduate students may qualify for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans or a Graduate PLUS Loan.
- SAP stands for Satisfactory Academic Progress. This is a set of requirements which must be met in order to continue qualifying for federal and state aid. This includes a GPA requirement, course completion requirement, and timeliness in completing a degree.
- Students who wish to use financial aid will need to start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once a FAFSA is submitted, Campbellsville will receive it after you are accepted into the University. Campbellsville’s Financial Aid Office will review your FAFSA for any missing documents, and proceed with creating an award package for you. You will then have the option to accept or decline what you are offered.
- Federal Student Aid (FSA) may select your FAFSA for a review process known as verification. This process is essentially a quality control measure where Campbellsville will review your FAFSA for accuracy. During this review, Campbellsville will coordinate with KHEAA to request certain documents needed to verify accuracy.
- The FAFSA uses prior-prior year tax information. For example, the 2018-2019 FAFSA uses 2016 tax information.
- Typically, financial aid is credited to your account a couple of weeks into the semester. This date will vary based on your individual situation, so please be sure to consult your Financial Aid Counselor for an anticipated disbursement date.
Military and Veterans FAQ
- Yes! Campbellsville participates in VA Education Benefits programs, including the GI Bill®. In addition, we are a Yellow Ribbon school and have a reduced tuition rate for active military students.
- You can apply for grants, scholarships, and federal financial aid. See the Save Time & Money tab above for the many options available. You can also apply for federal student aid: Campbellsville University's school code is 001959.
- Yes, if you provide documentation that you are eligible and have applied for the COE. However, only the Department of Veteran Affairs can determine eligibility for VA benefits. We only provide an estimate of what the VA will pay. You will be responsible for any debt the VA does not cover. If you are unsure, wait until you receive the COE by mail.
- The Post 9/11 GI Bill® does include a textbook stipend. Certain other programs may cover course materials. Contact our Certifying Official for additional information.
- Yes, you can. We are required to report the net tuition cost to the VA after applying grants, scholarships, discounts, etc., that apply to tuition. The balance is what VA will pay under chapter 33.
- No. You will not receive a W-2 from the VA, and benefits paid under any law administered by VA should not be reported as income to the IRS.
- Yes! Active duty military members may receive a discount. For online, undergraduate degrees, this discount is $250 per credit hour, and for online, graduate degrees, this discount is $275 per credit hour.
- You don’t. Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Funds are automatically applied if tuition exceeds the maximum state cap for reimbursement and you qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits at the 100% rate.
- Go to the VA's education application page and follow their instructions.
- If you are a veteran, use the Find a Form link, search and complete VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits. You will receive a certificate by mail in about 8 weeks. To access your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), please sign in to your account. Once you log in to your account, you can make this request. You will only be able to view the benefit if you were awarded educational benefits.
- Request and provide an official copy of your JST or CCAF transcript during the admissions process, along with prior college transcripts and high school transcripts so they can be evaluated. You can order your transcripts using the appropriate military branch link below. Please note that you will likely be prompted to manually accept the DoD's security certificates.
- Please contact our Program Support Assistant III/VA Certification Officer, Beth Cochran, at ekcochran@campbellsville.edu or at (270) 789-5442. You can also visit https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- It is possible. If you're authorized to use more than one GI Bill® benefit, you're allowed to use up to 48 months of benefits, but one at a time. If you have used your entire chapter 30 and have never used a different chapter (31, 32, 34, 35, 1606, or 1607), you could be eligible for an additional 12 months if you have not reached your delimiting date.
- First, connect with our Certifying Official about which benefit you plan to use. They will be able to guide you through the process. If this is your first time using benefits at Campbellsville, you will need to either apply for benefits or transfer them to Campbellsville. This will generate a Certificate of Eligibility which will be mailed to you. You will need to submit this to the Campbellsville Certifying Official once you receive it. You will also need to submit a Veteran’s Tracking form, which includes information such as program of study and anticipated hours of enrollment.
Tuition and Costs FAQ
- At this time, Campbellsville does not offer a tuition reimbursement plan. However, you may utilize other funds (such as federal student aid) to pay for your courses upfront and reimburse yourself later.
- In most cases, you can choose which you would prefer.
- Graduate students will have a $75 technology fee per 8-week term. Otherwise, there are no flat fees but there may be additional fees by course.
- Yes, most classes will require a textbook.
- CU offers a variety of tuition payment arrangements such as: by month, by semester, by academic year. These arrangements are made through Student Accounts Office which can be reached at 270-789-5203.
- For undergraduate students, bills are generated upon enrollment. For graduate students, preliminary charges will populate about a month before class start.
- Undergraduate students are billed by semester, and graduate students are billed by term.
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- Graduate students will have a $75 technology fee per 8-week term. Otherwise, there are no flat fees but there may be additional fees by course.
- Yes. Campbellsville's online dual certification program prepares you to attain teaching certificates in IECE and elementary education in Kentucky after graduation. As a dual-certified teacher, you'll have the qualifications to teach in preschool and public schools from kindergarten through 5th grade. We structured the program to put you on track to graduation in 4.5 years — ahead of schedule compared to pursuing individual bachelor's degrees in elementary education and interdisciplinary early childhood education.
- To qualify for the advanced standing program, you must have a bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
- We have a dedicated military support team to help all military-affiliated students and their families make sense of and use their benefits. For more information regarding the GI Bill® or Tuition Assistance benefits, you may contact our Program Support Assistant III/VA Certification Officer, Beth Cochran, at ekcochran@campbellsville.edu or at (270) 789-5442.
- In the state of Kentucky, you must complete a teacher preparation degree program, pass qualification exams and submit official transcripts to earn a special education teaching license. The CU Online B.S. in Special Education can prepare you to become a certified special education teacher in Kentucky at the primary through the 12th-grade level.
- Students can complete the online MSW Advanced Standing program in nine months.
- In the state of Kentucky, you must complete a teacher preparation degree program, pass qualification exams and submit official transcripts to earn a teaching license. CU Online's B.S. in Elementary Education can prepare you to become a certified P–5 elementary education teacher in four years or less, depending on transfer credits.
- Campbellsville University Online's MS in Cloud Computing program takes an average of one year to complete, depending on the number of transfer credits.
- You can transfer up to 72 credit hours if you previously completed bachelor's level courses at a regionally accredited college or university. For more information, please visit our Transfer Students page.
- Earning an online bachelor's degree in public health prepares you for several career paths in public agencies, the private sector and other settings. You can also earn a BSPH as a step towards graduate school in a range of health disciplines.
- A Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree is an undergraduate program focused on public health. It is an ideal option for students who are interested in improving the health of individuals and groups in their communities.
- Artificial intelligence and data science help machines and computers perform complex tasks that usually require human intelligence. This program will teach you to apply these principles to solve complex problems.
- Early childhood education involves early care, early education and family support for children aged birth through six years.
- Special education certification, or SPED certification, qualifies you for public and private teaching jobs in special education classrooms. Graduates of CU Online's B.S. in Special Education – Learning Behavior Disorders program have the initial licensure required to teach special education at the primary through the 12th-grade level.
- The online MSW Advanced Standing program prepares students for graduate-level social work licensure, allowing them to provide direct client services under the supervision of an appropriately licensed social worker. The online MSW Foundation program is designed for individuals who do not have an undergraduate degree in social work and delivers foundational skills to prepare students to enter the field.
- To become a Montessori educator, you will need a bachelor's degree followed by specialized training in Montessori theory, approaches, philosophy and educational foundations. Campbellsville University's online M.Ed. in Montessori Teacher Education graduate program provides the knowledge and skills you need for this rewarding education career path.
- This dual certification program includes all online classes required for two career-focused credentials in a single pathway. You can earn your bachelor's degree in elementary education and interdisciplinary early childhood education after only one additional semester of study, helping you save time and money. By becoming a dual-certified teacher, you can pursue more career options after graduation, including roles with preschools, elementary schools, daycares and more.
- The current early childhood education teacher shortage is expected to grow as the occupation expands by 18 percent by 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). This opens the opportunity for many careers in this rewarding field.
- Earning a Bachelor of Science in Special Education gives you the specialized knowledge and experience to teach students with individual disabilities, differences and needs. Special education is a rewarding career path that helps you directly impact students' lives.