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 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.
Southern Methodist University supports our
valued Soldiers and Veterans. We have chosen to participate in the Yellow
Ribbon Program for the 2009-2010 academic year. To read more about the
Yellow Ribbon Program, go to
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_ribbon.htm
The following colleges/professional schools will participate, as follows:
| |
Maximum amount per
academic year |
Number of students |
| Cox School of Business
(Graduate) |
$9,552 |
100 |
| Dedman College
(Graduate) |
$500 |
30 |
| Dedman School of Law |
$1,840.50 |
100 |
| Meadows School of the
Arts (Graduate) |
$5,000 |
1 |
NOTE: In many cases, the SMU
tuition charged is less than the amount VA will pay based on the maximum
in-state tuition rates. (See www.gibill.va.gov for more information.)
Veterans who wish to be considered for
the Yellow Ribbon Program must complete and submit the YRP application to
the SMU VA Certifying Official. Click here for the application.
Veterans should keep in mind that
they MUST be eligible for 100% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit in order to
qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
For a list of required documents
needed in order to be certified with VA, please go to
http://smu.edu/registrar/vet_benefits_apply.asp
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