Yellow Ribbon Program 和 Yellow Ribbon Grant

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, which allows institutions of higher learning to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses 和 fees that exceed the annual cap established by Congress. Find out more about the Yellow Ribbon Program on the VA website at http://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/.

CTU has established a Yellow Ribbon Grant for eligible Veterans, or dependents of eligible Veterans, to receive an amount equal to the highest in-state undergraduate tuition rate at a public college or university. Eligibility 和 amounts are determined on an annual basis (on or after August 1st) 和 are subject to change.

To be eligible for the grant, a Veteran must be accepted for admission to the University, be eligible for Chapter 33 Post-9/11 Veterans benefits at the 100% rate, as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, complete the appropriate University Attestation form, 和 allow for the verification of their Chapter 33 Post-9/11 eligibility via a DD-214 Member-4, or Certificate of Eligibility, or comparable government document.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.