Yellow Ribbon Program

Tuition waiver · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (with participating schools)

Yellow Ribbon Program. Covers tuition. Open Now. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (with participating schools). Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (with participating schools)
Official link
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/ (va.gov)
Amount
Covers tuition. School+VA matching funds that can cover tuition/fees above the Post-9/11 GI Bill private-school/out-of-state caps; dollar amounts vary by each school's Yellow Ribbon agreement (VA).
Status
Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline
Rolling with Post-9/11 GI Bill enrollment — participating schools publish Yellow Ribbon agreements; coordinate with school VA certifying official (VA Yellow Ribbon page; checked 2026-09-07)
Who can apply
Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked
October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-23

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (with participating schools) (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the official page says rolling

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Eligibility on file

Yellow Ribbon is a voluntary school+VA matching program that may cover tuition and fees beyond Post-9/11 GI Bill caps at participating schools. Eligibility requires qualifying Post-9/11 status and a school that participates. Amounts are school-specific. Official: VA.gov Yellow Ribbon page. Eligibility (Yellow Ribbon Program; VA; checked 2026-09-07): Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients at 100% benefit level at participating schools. Amounts per school agreement.

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How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Yellow Ribbon Program?

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (with participating schools). Official page: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/

What is the amount for Yellow Ribbon Program?

Covers tuition. School+VA matching funds that can cover tuition/fees above the Post-9/11 GI Bill private-school/out-of-state caps; dollar amounts vary by each school's Yellow Ribbon agreement (VA). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Yellow Ribbon Program?

Yellow Ribbon is a voluntary school+VA matching program that may cover tuition and fees beyond Post-9/11 GI Bill caps at participating schools. Eligibility requires qualifying Post-9/11 status and a school that participates. Amounts are school-specific. Official: VA.gov Yellow Ribbon page. Eligibility (Yellow Ribbon Program; VA; checked 2026-09-07): Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients at 100% benefit level at participating schools. Amounts per school agreement.

What is the status of Yellow Ribbon Program?

Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.

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