Eligibility
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate, based on service requirements, may receive this funding.
You may be eligible if:
- You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
- You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
- You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
Use the following link for information on the Yellow Ribbon Program and veteran eligibility: http://www.gibill.va.gov/gi_bill_info/ch33/yellow_ribbon.htm
The Department of Veterans Affairs administers several benefit programs through the GI Bill.
Use the following link for formation on additional GI Bills: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Once you determine your eligibility status with the Department of Veterans Affairs, please contact Northeastern's VA representative.