Application and Requirements
Are you interested in serving as an agent of change in your community? Apply today to the Lincoln University of Missouri Law Enforcement Training Academy.
All students are required to submit applications to the LULETA program and LU Admissions.
Submissions do not guarantee enrollment. All materials must be submitted completely and accurately to be eligible for review.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Apply to Lincoln University (if seeking college credit).
Step 2 – Complete the LULETA application.
Step 3 – Gather all required supporting documents.
Step 4 – Have your application notarized.
Step 5 – Submit your application by mail, email, or in person before the application deadline.
Step 6 – Complete fingerprinting through MACHS/IdentoGO within 45 days of your academy start date.
The following documents need to be included with your application:
- Copy of your birth certificate and valid driver's license
- Copy of your high school diploma, college diploma or GED certification
- Copy of your DD214 if you were in the military
- Basic Training Legal Questionnaire and Authorization Form
- Missouri Applicant Privacy Notification
- Missouri Peace Officer Legal Questionnaire
- Fillable Peace Officer License Application
- Authorization for Release of Information
- You will be given the option to transfer your application to another academy site, or your application fee will be refunded to you.
- If Reasonable Accommodation is being requested, a written declaration requesting what reasonable accommodation is being requested, along with certified documentation of the diagnosis.
- MACHS Fingerprint collection receipt: Fingerprint collection must be done no more than 45 days prior to the start date of the academy.
Please download and complete with Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is a fillable PDF file that you can save:
Your application and materials must be notarized to be eligible for review. You have three options to submit your application, resumé and supporting materials:
- Print and return the application in person to: 900 Leslie Blvd, Suite C, Jefferson City, MO, 65101
- Mail application to:
Lincoln University
Law Enforcement Training Academy
Attn: Chief Gary Hill
820 Chestnut St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
3. Print, sign, scan and submit to the following e-mail addresses:
All applications must be notarized and complete. Incomplete or non-notarized applications will not be accepted.
Students must apply to both the LULETA program and Lincoln University to be considered for acceptance. Before you apply to Lincoln University, which type of student are you?
College credit students:
- You will need high school transcripts with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
- You will need college transcripts with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
Transfer students:
- Under 30 credit hours transferring: You will need high school and college transcripts with a college minimum of 2.0 GPA.
- Over 30 credit hours transferring: You will need college transcripts (only) with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
Non-degree-seeking students:
- Must apply at the university as a visiting student.
- No transcripts required.
- Will not plan to earn college credits.
Application Process FAQs
- Criminal History Report
- Arrest Report
- Court Case Disposition
- Students are required to provide:
- Gray BDU or tactical training pants
- One pair of black, minimum 6" waterproof tactical boots.
- Running shoes
- Shorts/athletic Apparel
- Gym bag
- Laptop computer
- USB flash drive
Please do not bring firearms to campus.
- Ammo requirements TBD
- Off-Campus Students are required to furnish their own handgun and ammunition. Acceptable handguns are semiautomatic 9 mm, 40 caliber and 45 calibers.
- On-Campus recruits may utilize Lincoln University Police Department weapons during the firearm portion of the curriculum (special restrictions will apply).
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All application materials must be notarized prior to submission. Lincoln University provides a notary Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekday. (It is recommended to call in advance.)