Scholarships
Your Purpose, Supported with Grants, Scholarships, and Tuition Savings
Your education is an investment in your future. LU scholarships, grants, and tuition discounts help make that investment more accessible and affordable. We connect students with opportunities that recognize academic achievement, leadership, service, and financial need.
Explore your LU funding options and take the next step toward your educational and career goals.
Additional Funding
International Discount
Life University offers tuition assistance to eligible international students. The international student *discount may vary depending on term and student’s geographic region of citizenship. This is provided to international students to assist them with the exchange rates and their ineligibility for U.S. Federal student aid. To receive this assistance, international students must:
- Be on a non-resident student VISA (ineligible for U.S. student aid)
- Have a zero student account balance
- Be enrolled full time at Life University (unless previously approved by Life University’s *PDSO or *DSO)
- Undergraduate: 12 credit hours or more of Undergraduate classes
- Graduate: nine credit hours or more of graduate classes
- Doctor of Chiropractic: 12 credit hours or more of D.C. classes
- Maintain the following minimum cumulative grade point average
- Undergraduate: 2.0
- Master’s: 3.0
- Chiropractic: 2.0
International students are entitled to a tuition discount. North American students can receive a higher discount rate that is subject to change each fiscal year. International and North American student discounts may vary for DC students who fall under the block tuition credit hours between 18-25 credits.
Veteran Affairs Funding
Cobb County Discount
This scholarship provides 20% off the price of tuition and fees for Cobb County residents who are accepted to Life U as full-time undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA (or greater) upon entrance while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 while a student at Life U. Undergraduate transfer students must have a 2.75 GPA upon entrance and maintain a 2.75 GPA while at Life U. For those entering Life U on an athletic scholarship, they are allowed a total of 20% discount on tuition and fees, or the amount of their athletic scholarship, whichever is greater.
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Married Family Discount
Effective October 7, 2019, married couples or family members (parent/child or siblings) who are concurrently enrolled full-time (12+ credits) in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress are eligible for this benefit.
Married couples must have been married at least six (6) months prior to applying. Eligible students receive $1,000 per quarter while concurrently enrolled, up to a maximum of $14,000 (14 quarters). Applications must be approved before the 13th quarter; students are not eligible if approval is not secured in advance. This benefit may be approved one time per student while attending Life University.
Life Launchpad Grant
The LIFEforce Launch Pad Grant (LFLPG) is a $1,000 tuition grant awarded to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students at Life University — because of YOU.
When a prospective student lists a LIFEforce Tribe Member as their referral on their application or registration, and they enroll full-time in the DC program, they receive this grant during their first quarter.
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Life Accepts U Day Grant
- Requires L.A.U.D. attendance for Undergraduate Students
- You must enroll for at least 12 credit hours each quarter, for fall, winter and spring in a undergraduate program. Summer enrollment is not required.
- This grant is renewable annually if you maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3 which will be evaluated at end of
each Spring quarter. - Cannot be utilized in conjunction with an athletic scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should I apply for scholarships?
Scholarship cycles typically open during specific windows throughout the academic year, and deadlines may vary depending on the scholarship you are applying for.
However, Life University scholarships close on May 1st each year. Be sure to check life.awardspring.com regularly for new opportunities. Many scholarships require you to apply each year.
How do I apply for Life University scholarships?
All internal scholarships are managed through our online Scholarship Portal. You’ll need to create an account, complete your profile, and upload any required materials such as essays, transcripts, or recommendation letters.
Am I eligible for scholarships if I’m a new student?
Yes! Many scholarships are available to incoming undergraduate, graduate, and chiropractic students. Some awards may require a certain GPA or community involvement, but there are options for first-time enrollees.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Absolutely. Once you complete your profile in the Scholarship Portal, you’ll be automatically matched with all scholarships you’re eligible for. You can apply to multiple opportunities at once.
What types of scholarships does Life University offer?
We offer a wide range of scholarships including:
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Merit-based scholarships (based on academic performance)
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Need-based scholarships
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Program-specific scholarships (e.g., Chiropractic, Graduate Studies)
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RISE Scholarships (for service and research projects)
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Endowed and alumni-funded awards
You can also explore a list of external scholarships here.
Do I need to fill out the FAFSA to apply for scholarships?
It’s strongly recommended. While not all scholarships require FAFSA completion, many need-based awards do. Submitting the FAFSA also helps determine your eligibility for other types of aid.
Are scholarships renewable each year?
Some scholarships are one-time awards, while others may be renewable based on GPA or enrollment status. Always check the specific requirements of each scholarship you’re applying to.
Contact
Office of Financial Aid
1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060
FinancialAid@LIFE.edu
(800) 543-3202 or (770) 426-2700





