Post-9/11 GI Bill Updates

Yellow Ribbon Program Participants Announced for 2010-11 Academic Year: 

NOTE:  Due to the popularity of the program the VA has extended the agreement deadline for 2010-11 participation until July 23.  The agreement form and instructions may be found here.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized Yellow Ribbon agreements for the 2010-11 academic year.  Over 1,100 institutions have entered into these agreements.  Additional information about participating institutions and their agreements is posted on the VA website.

The Yellow Ribbon program is a special component of post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, created to expand educational choices for veterans.  It allows institutions with tuition and fee charges in excess of the public, in-state rate to fund all or a portion of the additional charges.  Institutional funds are matched 50-50 by the VA.

Study Abroad Guidance Issued: 

The VA also has issued a fact sheet regarding the use of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for study-abroad programs.  The fact sheet is available on line. 

For more information, please contact:
Tim Powers