Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is a partnership between Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The program is designed to help students supplement their Post 9/11 GI Bill®. 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´«Ã½Ó³» through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» supports up to 15 Yellow Ribbon Program-qualified students each academic year. Yellow Ribbon qualified students may receive up to $10,815 per year as Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Yellow Ribbon contribution, with the Department of Veterans Affairs matching Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s contribution at the same amount, subject to applicable VA limits. VA's matching payment is issued directly to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». Yellow Ribbon contributions are applied toward eligible tuition and fees on the student's account. These additional VA funds are provided without an additional charge to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® 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
The VA determines eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» determines participation in the program based on the eligibility requirements, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Yellow Ribbon Program agreement with the VA, and the availability of Yellow Ribbon awards.
Eligibility for renewal is determined by the following factors:
- Student must have remaining entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
- Student must remain in good academic standing and meet applicable satisfactory progress.
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» must continue to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Eligible students who continue to meet the applicable requirements may continue to receive Yellow Ribbon benefits in subsequent academic years in which Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» participates in the program, subject to the terms of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Yellow Ribbon Program agreement with the VA.
NOTE: The above information on eligibility was obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs website. The VA determines eligibility, not Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
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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 review your request and contact you regarding whether you have been approved for a Yellow Ribbon award.
Awarding
When the number of awards is limited, eligible award recipients are identified each term on a first-come, first-served basis, consistent with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Yellow Ribbon Program agreement with the VA.
Yellow Ribbon awards are applied toward eligible tuition and fees after applicable Post-9/11 GI Bill® payments and other applicable aid are considered. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» maintains records of Yellow Ribbon awards and the corresponding VA matching payments.
When spaces are unlimited, all eligible Yellow Ribbon recipients will automatically receive the annual award as needed.