KGI is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is a partnership between KGI and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The program is designed to help students supplement their Post 9/11 Veteran’s Benefits. Veterans and children of eligible veterans, who meet the eligibility requirements and whose tuition and fees exceed the amount of the Post-9/11 GI Bill are eligible to receive additional funds from KGI through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
KGI supports up to 10 Yellow Ribbon Program-qualified students each academic year. Yellow Ribbon qualified veterans may receive up to $10,815 per year from KGI and the Department of Veterans Affairs will match at the same amount and issue payment directly to KGI. These additional VA funds are provided without an additional charge to your Post 9/11 Veteran’s Benefits entitlement.
Eligibility Guidelines
In order to be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, you must qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level and at least one of the following must be true.
- You served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) and were honorably discharged, or
- You received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
- You served at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break) on or after September 11, 2001, and were discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability, or
- You’re an active-duty service member who has served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service), or
- You’re a spouse using the transferred benefits of an active-duty service member who has served at least 36 months on active duty, or
- You’re a dependent child using benefits transferred by a Veteran, or
- You’re a Fry Scholar
Eligibility for renewal is determined by the following factors:
- Student must have remaining entitlement under the Veteran Benefits.
- Student must remain in good academic standing.
- KGI must continue to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
NOTE: The above information on eligibility was obtained from the Department of Veteran Affairs website. The VA determines eligibility, not KGI.
For further information, please visit the Yellow Ribbon Program website.
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/
Yellow Ribbon Program Application Process
If you would like to request to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, please ensure to check off the request box when filling out KGI’s VA Benefits Application form. Please be sure to upload your Certificate of Eligibility letter and DD-214 form, if applicable. A designated school certifying official will contact you regarding the status of your request.
Awarding
When the number of awards is limited, eligible award recipients are identified each term on a first-come, first-served basis.
When spaces are unlimited, all eligible award recipients will automatically receive the annual award as needed.