Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon program is part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® specifically designed for students wishing to attend private colleges and universities. This program allows institutions of higher learning to fund tuition expenses that exceed the Department of Veteran Affair’s annual cap. For the 2021 - 2022 academic year, the VA will pay a maximum of $26,042.81 to any private college or university, based on a student’s percentage of eligibility. For eligible students, Stevenson and the VA will divide any remaining tuition and fee charges 50/50 so that they are covered in full. Please note that tuition and fees do not include on-campus housing or meal plan charges; these expenses need to be paid by the student.
Stevenson currently offers unlimited enrollment to eligible students. Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) or their designated transferees may receive this funding. Active duty service-members and their spouses are not eligible for this program (child transferees of active duty service-members may be eligible if the service-member is qualified at the 100% rate).Veterans interested in using veterans’ educational benefits should submit their application online through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website. The VA will determine eligibility and will send the student a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) which will indicate their percentage of benefits (50-100% based on length of service), as well as the amount of time awarded. For information on how to apply to transfer benefits to dependents, visit the GI Bill’s® website: VA Transfer of Benefits. The student should forward the COE to the school certifying official located in the Registrar’s Office as soon as it is received. Any questions regarding the use of educational benefits should be directed to the school certifying official located in the Registrar's Office.
Stevenson University adheres to the Veterans Benefits Transition Act of 2018 - Section 103. We will allow an individual to attend or participate in a program of education if the individual provides the school with a Certificate of Eligibility. The individual is entitled to all services offered at the University.
‘‘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 benefits.va.gov/gibill."