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Veterans' Benefits

Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program allows institutions of higher learning (degree-granting colleges and universities) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Veterans Administration (VA) to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. Participating schools can waive up to 50% of those expenses, and VA will match the same amount as the institution. What follows is the text from the GI Bill itself:

Post 9/11 GI Bill

Applications are now being accepted for the Post–9⁄11 GI Bill benefit that is effective August 1, 2009. Individuals with active duty service since September 11, 2001, may be eligible for this benefit and can apply online at United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The program provides tuition assistance, a housing allowance, a books and supplies stipend, and the option to transfer these benefits to family members under certain circumstances. For more information, visit the GI Bill website or call 1 (888) GIBILL–1, or 1 (888) 442–4551.

As a 2009-2010 academic year participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP), Boston University will:

• Provide 20 students with Yellow Ribbon scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Contribute up to $2,600 per student per semester (fall, spring, and summer) that will be matched by the Veterans Administration.
• Confirm selected students as YRP participants for the duration of their course of study or program as long as BU continues to participate in the Program and VA education benefits still apply. Students must remain continuously enrolled with no leaves of absence.

Veterans must be registered in their course/program to be considered for YRP. To determine YRP eligibility, check with the Veterans Administration.

Download an application for the Boston University Yellow Ribbon Program. You will need to attach a copy of your certificate of eligibility. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be accepted via First Class Mail (no faxes, walk-ins, overnight service, or express mail accepted).

Additional information regarding Boston University's participation in the Yellow Ribbon program may be found on the Boston University website.