Lamar University

Lamar University is a 4-year, public university located in Beaumont, TX. Students at Lamar University can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree programs. Lamary University offers many online degree programs suitable to military affiliated students lifestyle and needs!

Lamar University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Lamar University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Lamar University has GI Bill®-approved programs
• Lamar University is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Lamar University is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Lamar University offers  credit for military
• Lamar University awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Lamar University awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Lamar University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Lamar University is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Lamar University a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Lamar University is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does Lamar University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Lamar University does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as Lamar University is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does Lamar University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Lamar University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® benefits rate caps.

What are Lamar University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Lamar University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Lamar University's online tuition rates for active military?

Lamar University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Lamar University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Lamar University does offer online degree programs.

Is Lamar University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Lamar University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

All four service branches and the U.S. Coast Guard offer financial assistance for voluntary, off-duty education programs in support of service members' personal and professional goals. The program is open to officers, warrant officers and enlisted active-duty service personnel.

In addition, members of the National Guard and Reserve Components may be eligible for TA based on their service eligibility. To be eligible for TA, an enlisted service member must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course for which he or she has applied. After the completion of a course, an officer using TA must fulfill a service obligation that runs parallel with - not in addition to - any existing service obligation.

It is highly encouraged for all service members to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling for courses at Lamar University.