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. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution.
Tennessee Board of Regents’ institutions participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program include:
| Name of College | Location | Division or School | Number of Students | Max School Contribution Amount (per student/per year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland | Undergraduate | 3 | $1,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | Undergraduate | 4 | $1,500 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | Graduate and Doctoral | 12 | $1,500 |
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville | Undergraduate | 15 | $1,000 |
| Southwest State Community College | Memphis | Undergraduate | 2 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | Graduate and Doctoral | 20 | $720 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis | All | Unlimited | $99,999 |
Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
NOTE: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, prospective students should only use this as a planning tool. Please contact the school directly for detailed information.
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