Â鶹¹ÙÍø is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is a partnership between Â鶹¹ÙÍø and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The program is designed to help students supplement their Post 9/11 Veteran’s Benefits. Veterans and children of eligible veterans, who meet the eligibility requirements and whose tuition and fees exceed the amount of the Post-9/11 GI Bill are eligible to receive additional funds from Â鶹¹ÙÍø through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø supports up to 10 Yellow Ribbon Program-qualified students each academic year. Yellow Ribbon qualified veterans may receive up to $10,815 per year from Â鶹¹ÙÍø and the Department of Veterans Affairs will match at the same amount and issue payment directly to Â鶹¹ÙÍø. These additional VA funds are provided without an additional charge to your Post 9/11 Veteran’s Benefits entitlement.
Eligibility Guidelines
In order to be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, you must qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level and at least one of the following must be true.
- You served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) and were honorably discharged, or
- You received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
- You served at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break) on or after September 11, 2001, and were discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability, or
- You’re an active-duty service member who has served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service), or
- You’re a spouse using the transferred benefits of an active-duty service member who has served at least 36 months on active duty, or
- You’re a dependent child using benefits transferred by a Veteran, or
- You’re a Fry Scholar
Eligibility for renewal is determined by the following factors:
- Student must have remaining entitlement under the Veteran Benefits.
- Student must remain in good academic standing.
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø must continue to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
NOTE: The above information on eligibility was obtained from the Department of Veteran Affairs website. The VA determines eligibility, not Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
For further information, please visit the .
Yellow Ribbon Program Application Process
If you would like to request to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, please ensure to check off the request box when filling out the . Please be sure to upload your Certificate of Eligibility letter and DD-214 form, if applicable. A designated school certifying official will contact you regarding the status of your request.
Awarding
When the number of awards is limited, eligible award recipients are identified each term on a first-come, first-served basis.
When spaces are unlimited, all eligible award recipients will automatically receive the annual award as needed.