How to Get Started

Apply to receive Veteran’s educational benefits
- In person. Find the nearest office
- Online.
- By mail. Call 1-888-442-4551 to have an application sent to you.
Apply to Louisiana Tech University Online
- New and returning students must apply:
  - Undergraduate Admissions
  - Graduate Admisssions
- Continuing students: no need to apply/reapply
Apply for Financial Aid
- Complete a FAFSA
- Complete a financial aid file with Louisiana Tech Office of Financial Aid
  - Louisiana Tech Financial Aid Office
    - 240 Keeny Hall
    - 318-257-2641
Start your Student Veteran Benefit file
- Meet with a VA Liaison on site at main campus, Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB), or the Academic Success Center in Bossier (ASCB). Provide the VA Liaison your eligibility paperwork (DD214, NGB22, DD2384 for reservists, Military ID card, etc.).
  - Sheila Sanchez - Main Campus
    - sheilas@latech.edu
    - 318-257-2176
    - 207 Keeny Hall; Ruston, LA 71272
  - Michael Solice - BAFB and ASCB
    - msolice@latech.edu
    - Barksdale Location
      - 318-456-5005
      - Barksdale AFB #4314
    - ASCB Location
Register for Classes
- See your assigned academic advisor.
  - You must be released by the advisor in order to register each quarter.
Certification per Term
- Complete VA Enrollment Certification form:
  - Main Campus VA Enrollment Certification
  - Bossier/Shreveport Campus VA Enrollment Certification
Pay Your Fees
- Confirm Schedules with Payment
  - See University Academic Calendars