The Yellow Ribbon Program:
Belmont University has voluntarily elected to fund a portion of your undergraduate or graduate tuition and fees that are over and above the amount covered under the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI-Bill benefits.For the current academic year, effective August 1st, Belmont is committed to extend Yellow Ribbon Program funds to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. Belmont University and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs each will pay up to 50% of unmet tuition and mandatory fees for eligible recipients as deemed by the Post-9/11 GI-Bill®
Learn more about Belmont's Yellow Ribbon Policies and Procedures.
Veteran and Dependent of Veteran Eligibility for Benefits:
- Your eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program is determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
- You must be eligible for 100% of the Post-9/11 GI-Bill® and provide documentation of this to Belmont’s School Certifying Official.You must be continuously enrolled and maintain good academic standing to use the benefit.
- Active duty veterans and their spouse are not eligible for Yellow Ribbon.
2019-2020 Contribution Amounts by Academic Program:
Degree Level |
College or Program |
Maximum Annual Contribution for YR |
Bachelor |
Traditional Undergraduate Programs |
Match remaining |
Bachelor |
Adult Degree Programs |
Match remaining |
Master |
All Master level programs |
Match remaining |
Doctoral |
All Doctoral level programs |
Match remaining |
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.