College Parenting Newsletter | October

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Important Dates

Oct. 15-16 – Fall Break! Fall break typically falls at the mid-point of the semester.

Oct. 19 – Course Registration for Spring 2027 will begin and continue through November. Check the Course Registration schedule for dates and details, depending on your student’s status.

Oct. 30-31 – LU Homecoming. Check the Homecoming webpage for more details.

Looking To The Month Ahead

Nov. 20 – Thanksgiving Break begins after last class; dining hall closes after dinner.

Nov. 23-27 – Thanksgiving Break (no classes are held this week); classes resume on Monday, Nov. 30th.

Bookmark this year’s Academic Calendar (PDF) for important dates and events.

Does your student need transportation to the airport or train station for traveling home during breaks? Your student can reserve a ride through the Liberty Shuttle Service. The LU Shuttle offers service to the Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Richmond airports as well as the Lynchburg train and bus stations (for a fee).

Dining Services hours may vary during breaks and holidays. Check Sodexo’s Hours of Operation and be sure your student has a plan for meals if they are staying on campus.

Is your student a Commuter student? Check out all of the Commuter Life events!

Prayer Points for October

Midterms, papers, and projects
Feelings of isolations & loneliness
Physical health, fatigue & illness
Changing majors/minors & career direction

Philippians 3:14 – For comfort and strength against homesickness and discouragement
Ephesians 6:14-17 – For the helmet of salvation to protect their thoughts and the sword of truth to fight against lies about themselves or may believe of others
Psalm 91:14-16 – For protection from temptations that would destroy their faith

By partnering with your student in prayer, you will give them one of the greatest supports they could hope for as they follow God’s call to be the adults that He equips them to be. Trust in the Lord to be faithful; your family will rise to the challenges. Be encouraged! We are here to journey alongside you, to pray with you, and, more valuable than that, God is with you!

2026 PFC Prayer Theme: PURSUIT

October – PURSUIT of…HOLINESS. Growing to be like Christ.

Holy God, set my student apart for Your purposes. Help them say yes to what brings life and no to temptation. Through Your Spirit, bring them freedom from sin — grow them to be more like
You in their purity, humility, and self-control. Make holiness beautiful to them. Amen.

“But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because
I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:15-16

Further Scripture Readings:

Psalm 139:23-24
Romans 6:11-14
Galatians 5:16-25

October Tip of the Month

Freedom in college can be both exciting and overwhelming. Students may test boundaries and search for truth, often turning to their peers for support and accountability. As parents, you can help guide them by offering encouragement, grace, and steady reminders of God’s truth. Stay strong in prayer, and remember your influence continues to shape your student’s journey, even from afar.

Parent Resource: Student Financial Services

The 2027-2028 FAFSA is Now Available!

The U.S. Department of Education has released the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We strongly encourage your student to complete the application as soon as possible if he or she plans to use any federal and Liberty-provided financial aid for the upcoming academic year. This will allow the Financial Aid Office to create financial aid offers or assist them through any federal aid reviews if selected.

Students and parents (if applicable) will be prompted to complete a brief FAFSA onboarding session when beginning the application, and you and your student (if applicable) will be required to provide consent to the IRS via the Direct Data Exchange to provide your tax information to the Department of Education.

Please note: If the student and any other applicable contributors to your FAFSA do not provide consent for tax information to be transferred to the FAFSA, he or she will not be eligible for federal financial aid.

To learn more about the FAFSA process, visit Liberty.edu/FAFSA and view the Department of Education’s helpful video series.

If our office can assist you in any way, please reach out: Contact Student Financial Services

Spring 2027 Course Registration

Now is a great time to encourage your student to start thinking ahead to the spring semester. Have them take a look at the registration schedule, review the courses they may need, and connect with their Success Coach if they have any questions. A little planning ahead now can help make registration day go much more smoothly! Find the Spring 2027 course registration schedule here: https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/course-registration/.

Did You Miss the Parent & Family Session?

If you were unable to attend the Parent & Family Session during Welcome Week, you can now view the recording through the link below!

Hear from LU leadership as they share their heart and how their offices support your student and family along the college journey!

Parent & Family Session – Live Recording from August 19, 2026

We exist to support the mission of Liberty University Training Champions for Christ by sharing timely, relevant, and accurate information with students’ family members about the resources, programs, and activities available on campus. Our purpose is to build relationships between parents and the university, promote student success, and support parents through the transition of their students being at college – all the while praying for their highest calling in Jesus Christ.