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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,530
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Yellow Ribbon

Lee Online Military & Veteran Support Programs

Lee Online offers the following veteran and military support programs:

Is Lee Online a GI Bill® approved school?

Yes, Lee Online is a GI Bill® approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill®.

Is Lee Online a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Lee Online is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does Lee Online offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Lee Online offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does Lee Online offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Lee Online offers a military discount or reduced tuition of $250 per credit hour for active-duty military members and veterans. 

Upon enrollment, discount eligibility will be determined.

What are Lee Online’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $250 per credit hour (discounted rate for active duty & veterans seeking an undergrad degree) Lee Online’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may  have out-of-pocket costs.  

What are Lee Online’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $250 per credit hour (discounted rate for active duty & veterans seeking an undergrad degree) Lee Online’s online tuition rate for active military and veterans does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. 

For those that do not qualify for the military discount for active duty and veterans the online tuition rates are:

  • Tuition Undergraduate $458 per hour 
  • Undergraduate Religion $305 per hour 
  • Undergraduate Military/First Responder $250 per hour 
  • Graduate $915 per hour 
  • Graduate Religion $667 per hour

Does Lee Online offer online degree programs?

Yes, Lee Online offers online degree programs. 

Is Lee Online approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Lee Online is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Does Lee Online offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

No, Lee Online has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Is Lee Online a military friendly school?

Lee Online is considered military friendly. They are a Yellow Ribbon School and offer a military discount for undergrad programs for active duty and veterans.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Lee Online a MyCAA school?

No, Lee Online is not a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.

I want to learn more about Lee Online!

Lee University is a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region and is consistently ranked in the Top Tier of the Best Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Lee is also ranked by Princeton Review's Best Colleges and is one of the 141 colleges named Best in the Southeast.

Over the past two decades, Lee has become one of the largest Christ-centered private institutions in Tennessee and the largest in the Appalachian College Association. During that period, the university has seen a remarkable transformation that has included significant growth in its academic programs, student enrollment, faculty expertise, and diversity, as well as an expanded sense of mission and vision.

We offer more than 50 programs on our 120+ acre campus, where faculty and staff are highly relational with students encouraging positive community with other Christ followers.

Lee University Online

Military MBA 

Lee Online is offering 20 scholarships to active-duty military and veterans in our online MBA program for fall 2024 and another 20 scholarships in spring 2025. This scholarship discounts the tuition to $250/credit hour--a savings of $665/ch. The scholarship applies to tuition only and cannot be applied to fees or books. This offer is available to new to Lee University active military and veteran students only and does not apply to current Lee University military or veteran students. This offer does not apply to spouses, or dependents of military and veterans. This scholarship will apply to the individual throughout the course of the MBA program, once enrolled, which is 32 hours.  

If the student is deployed, the rate per credit hour will be available to the student upon their return to the program. 

This offer becomes void if the student stops attending for any reason (with the exception of deployment), withdraws, fails a class, or their GPA falls below 3.0. If a student chooses to return at a later date, they will pay the institution’s graduate tuition rate for military/veterans at that time. 


Lee University is proud to partner with CollegeRecon, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees from our online and on-campus modalities. Lee University is a 4-year, private university located at 1120 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, TN. Students at Lee University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree programs online and on-campus.

Lee Online offers 6 flexible start dates with courses structured in 7-week periods. We seek to serve the military and veteran community, helping them achieve their education goals, elevate their careers, and live out their calling through Christ-centered instruction and programs designed with the adult learner in mind.

Lee University Online Programs

BA/BS Degree Programs:

  • Bible & Theology
  • Business Administration
  • Christian Studies
  • Criminal Justice (2 emphases to choose from)
  • Human Services (2 emphases to choose from)
  • Ministry Leadership (8 emphases to choose from)
  • Liberal Studies

MA/MBA/MS/MM Degree Programs:

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program: 

Students will complete a majority of their coursework online while working closely with faculty during annual intensive experiential learning sessions on campus.

Certificate Programs:

  • Bible
  • Christian Education
  • Christian Leadership
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Pastoral Studies
  • More programs available on our website

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 21,730
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 21,730
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $1,530
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    NO
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    NO
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    NO
  • Offers ROTC Program
    NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    YES

    Yellow Ribbon Detail

  • Degree level
    Undergraduate
  • All
  • Amount
    $3,400.00
  • Number
    50
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $21,730
    In State
    $21,730
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $14,400
    In State
    $14,400
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,250
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 250
Student Population
  • Student Count
    4,077
    Undergraduate
    391
    Graduate
    117
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    41.9%
    Population
  • Female
    58.1%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Urban
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    480
    SAT Math
    520
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    24
    ACT
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