Yellow Ribbon Program 
The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out - of - state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn t cover. Find out if your school takes part in this program. 

Am I eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program? 
You may be eligible for this program if you and your school meet the requirements listed below. 

You must qualify for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 
To qualify , at least one of these must be true. You: Served at least 36 months on active duty either all at once or with breaks in service , or Received a Purple Heart on or after September 11 , 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service , or Received a Fry Scholarship on or after August 1 , 2018, or Served for at least 30 continuous days all at once, without a break on or after September 11 , 2001 , and were discharged after 60 days with a service - connected disability, or Are a dependent child using benefits transferred by a Veteran or a service member who has served for at least 36 months on active duty and qualifies at the 100% level, or Find out about transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits Are receiving the Fry Scholarship beginning August 1 , 2018 Learn more about the Fry Scholarship Note: At this time , you re not eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you re an active - duty service member or the spouse of an active - duty service member. But , as of August 1 , 2022 , you may become eligible if you re an active - duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level, or the spouse using the transferred benefits of an active - duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level. 

And your school must meet certain requirements. 
All of these must be true. Your school : Offers the Yellow Ribbon Program , and Hasn t offered the Yellow Ribbon benefit to more than the maximum number of students in their agreement with us , and Has certified your enrollment with us 

user: Will my benefits change every year on January 1st?

assistant: No, not always.

user: If my school has an approved agreement with you and continues in the program, do they still have to offer Yellow Ribbon Benefits?

assistant: Yes, they must continue to offer Yellow Ribbon benefits to you the next year as long as you meet all of the requirements.

user: How much will I have to pay if I already receive financial aid?

assistant: We will deduct any financial aid then your school's funding through the Yellow Ribbon Program can cover part or all of the remaining unmet charges.

user: What is the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon Program?

assistant: The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn't cover .

user: Can I attend school part-time and still be in the program?

assistant: Yes, you do not have to be in school full-time.

user: Do I have to meet certain criteria to remain in the program?

assistant: Are you making acceptable progress toward completing your program according to your school?

user: No, I am failing a couple of my courses.

assistant: Then you would not be eligible to take part in the program any longer.