Post-9/11
GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program
What
is it?
The
Post-9/11 GI Bill provides tuition benefits, a housing allowance,
and a book allowance for veterans who meet the eligibility requirements.
In addition, Rollins College is a full participant in the Yellow
Ribbon Program which means that all eligible veterans (and dependents)
who are admitted into any of Rollins' programs will receive
enough grant aid from the Veterans Administration and Rollins
College to pay the entire cost of their tuition and fees. Eligible
veterans will not need to take out loans or find other funding
sources for a Rollin's education.
For
specific requirements, see the letter from the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/documents/CH33_veteran_outreach_letter.pdf
Am
I eligible?
In
general, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is
for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on
or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with
a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have
received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11
GI Bill.
In
order to receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program, you
may be eligible if:
-
You
have served an aggregate period of active duty after September
10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
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You
were honorably discharged from active duty for a service
connected disability and they 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.
You
must contact The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for certification
and confirmation of your benefits. Rollins College cannot make
a determination of your eligibility. For information, please
visit:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
.
When
does this new program begin?
Eligible
veterans may begin taking advantage of this program beginning
with the Fall 2009 semester.
What
steps do I need to take?
1.
Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the application
at http://www.gibill.va.gov/
.
2.
If you are not a current Rollins College student, contact the
Admissions Office for information on how to apply.
-
Arts
& Science undergraduate students: http://tars.rollins.edu/admission/admission_and_financial_aid/admission/apply_for_admission/
-
Holt
undergraduate or graduate students: http://tars.rollins.edu/holt/prospects/ug/ba_welcome.shtml
-
Crummer
Graduate School of Business students:http://www.crummer.rollins.edu/admission/apply.shtml
3.
Notify the Rollins Financial Aid Office at 407-646-2395 or at
finaid@rollins.edu
of your eligibility. Once you have
received your certification from the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs, please mail or drop off a copy of your certification
in the Financial Aid Office.
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