Yellow Ribbon

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Ohio University is a Yellow Ribbon institution! This Veteran Affairs (VA) Educational Benefit is an extension of the GI Bill® Post 9/11. Only Veterans (or dependents under Transfer of Entitlement) can utilize this entitlement and must meet the 100% VA Benefit Level to qualify. 

 

Yellow Ribbon Program Requirements

The “Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program” (i.e. Yellow Ribbon program) is a provision of the “Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.”  Under this program, Ohio University has entered into an agreement with the Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses that exceed Ohio University’s in-state tuition rate for student veterans who are using their Chapter 33 benefits at the 100% rate.

Per VA regulations, to receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon program:

  1. You must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post 9-11 GI Bill®
  2. Ohio University MUST certify your enrollment to the VA, including Yellow Ribbon program information.  This will require you to meet ALL Ohio University registration, residency review requirements (if applicable), and Veterans & Military Student Services Center suspense to ensure timely processing
  3. You only need to complete the Yellow Ribbon application once during the current academic year; so, indicate ALL the semesters you wish to utilize your Chapter 33 benefits and Yellow Ribbon funding.
  4. Have a non-resident program fee on your financial account

For additional Yellow Ribbon Program benefits information, review the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Yellow Ribbon webpage.

Important Note: you CANNOT be awarded payment of Yellow Ribbon program benefits unless you are first accepted by the VA and certified by the Ohio University Veterans and Military Student Services Center for Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) benefits.

After reading the requirements, and if feel you qualify, submit the Yellow Ribbon Application to the Veterans & Military Student Services Center.

Submit Yellow Ribbon Application

Disclaimer: It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.