The Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program allows colleges and universities to voluntarily enter into an annual agreement with VA to fund tuition and fees expenses that exceed the maximum tuition and fees rates. Under this program, institutions may contribute up to 50% of these unmet charges and VA will match dollar per dollar of this amount.

Eligibility & Benefits

The Yellow Ribbon Program allows colleges and universities to voluntarily enter into an annual agreement with VA to fund tuition and fees expenses that exceed the maximum tuition and fees rates. Under this program, institutions may contribute up to 50% of these unmet charges and VA will match dollar per dollar of this amount.

Only veterans and eligible dependents who qualify at the 100% level of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® are eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

For more information including a complete list of participating institutions, please visit the VA website.

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 website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.