Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans
Carroll College is honored to be a Yellow Ribbon Institution!
What is the Yellow Ribbon Program?
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay your tuition based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by an educational institution in Montana ($205.40 per credit). Under the Yellow Ribbon agreement, Carroll will then contribute up to 50% of the remaining tuition expenses, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will match that amount. This means your entire tuition will be paid for at Carroll! The Department of Veterans Affairs will also pay you a monthly housing allowance of $945 a month, up to $1000 stipend for books & supplies, and up to $1,414.45 per semester for fees.
Detailed information about the Yellow Ribbon Program can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_Ribbon.htm.
The Post-9-11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Entitlement:
Who is Eligible?
Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate-100% (based on service requirements) may receive Yellow Ribbon benefits. We strongly encourage you to review the eligibility criteria directly from the VA's website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/.
The general eligibility requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program include:
- Student served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months
- Student was honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
- Student is a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran's service under the eligibility criteria listed above
Can I transfer my Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits to my dependents (TEB)?
For the first time in history, service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children starting Aug. 1, 2009. For specific questions on your eligibility for TEB, please call your service career counselor or personnel center. VA does not determine eligibility for TEB. For more information on TEB visit: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Transfer.htm#APPLY
How Do I Apply for Yellow Ribbon Benefits under Post-9/11 GI Bill?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is now processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Interested students should complete and submit the application form available online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/.
You will receive written notification explaining the VA's decision regarding your eligibility for the program. If you are eligible, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) that specifies you are "potentially eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program." The VA will notify you of the amount of the Yellow Ribbon Program benefits they will pay. For questions regarding COE, contact the veteran's administration at 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551) to speak with an Education Case Manager. Once you receive your COE and are deemed potentially eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, submit your COE to the Financial Aid Office and fill out a Military Education Benefits Questionnaire.
How will I know if I have received the Yellow Ribbon Program benefit from Carroll College?
If you are eligible for a Yellow Ribbon award, it will be part of your financial aid package in accordance with all federal, state and institutional rules and regulations. You will be notified of this award via an email from the Financial Aid Office and your mycarroll account.
How is this benefit applied to my student account?
The Carroll College portion of your Yellow Ribbon award will credit to your account once you meet all enrollment and disbursement requirements. The VA match of your Yellow Ribbon award will issue payment directly to the College on your behalf after your enrollment certification is processed by the VA.
For Additional Information
Visit www.gibill.va.gov for additional information on the Yellow Ribbon Program or other educational benefits.