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Yellow Ribbon Program

What is the Yellow Ribbon Program?

NC State University has voluntarily elected to fund a portion of graduate tuition and fees that are over and above the amount covered under the Chapter 33 veterans benefits under the GI Bill. We value the contributions of our veteran students. As part of a campus-wide effort to ease the transition from military to civilian life, we hope providing this funding will both reduce some of the stress associated with returning to school, and help us show our appreciation to those who have served.

For the 2009-2010 academic year, NC State is committed to extend Yellow Ribbon Program funds to 25 students on a first-come/first-served basis. The university will pay 50% of the difference between tuition and fee charges and the amount covered by the GI Bill, Chapter 33, up to a maximum amount of $4200.00. The VA will match these Yellow Ribbon funds.

Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program.

How Do I Participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program at NC State?

1. If you have Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits remaining (Chapter 33), you qualify for those benefits at the 100% rate, and you are a current or future graduate student at NC State University, submit a copy of your letter of eligibility to Todd Marcks at the Graduate School and inquire about the availability of Yellow Ribbon funds. NC State is committed to offer Yellow Ribbon funding to 25 qualifying students, up to a maximum contribution of $4200.00, that will be applied toward your remaining tuition/fees charges not covered by your Chapter 33 VA benefits.
2. Complete an application and be accepted into a graduate or professional program at NC State.
3. If you have not already done so, contact the VA Certifying Official in Registration & Records-1000 Harris Hall-to begin the certification process and attend a VA Information Session.

4. Register for classes and submit an enrollment worksheet to the VA Certifying Official via the Veterans website.