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Read More >If you are eligible for 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, you may qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program — a supplemental benefit that helps cover tuition and fees beyond the GI Bill® annual cap.This program provides additional funding without reducing your GI Bill® entitlement. It’s designed for veterans and eligible dependents who want to maximize their educational benefits at ICOHS College.
For more details, visit va.gov or speak directly with the ICOHS Financial Aid Office.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
You must first apply for and receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. You can apply online at VA.gov.
Bring or send your COE to the ICOHS College School Certifying Official (SCO) or the financial aid office. Let them know you wish to apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
ICOHS College will determine:
If we have available Yellow Ribbon slots (there is a cap on the number of students per year),
How much additional funding you will receive.
You will receive notification from ICOHS College about whether you’ve been accepted into the Yellow Ribbon Program and how much funding will be applied to your tuition and fees.
Need Support? Contact Us At Veterans@ICOHS.edu
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® that helps cover tuition and fee costs that exceed the standard GI Bill® limits. If you qualify, ICOHS College will contribute a designated amount toward your additional tuition costs, and the VA will match that contribution.
You may qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program if You are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% benefit level, and at least one of the following applies:
If you qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, you can receive additional financial support for tuition and mandatory fees beyond the GI Bill® cap. ICOHS College and the VA will split the remaining tuition costs not covered by the GI Bill®, meaning you may have little or no out-of-pocket tuition expenses, depending on your program.
You may calculate an estimate of your combined Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits by using the Benefit Estimator Tool provided by www.va.gov.
1. Additional Funding Beyond GI Bill® Cap
The Yellow Ribbon Program helps cover the difference between the GI Bill® cap and actual tuition costs.
2. No Impact on GI Bill® Entitlement
Funds received through Yellow Ribbon do not reduce your Post-9/11 GI Bill® months of entitlement.
3. Matched Contributions
ICOHS College and the VA work together to cover the remaining tuition and fee costs.
4. Limited Availability
Participation is limited and based on the institution’s agreement with the VA..
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