Yellow Ribbon Program

YRP

What is the Yellow Ribbon Program?

The VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) is program designed to assist students utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill® education benefit with 100% entitlement.  FSU recognizes we have a number of Military Connected Students utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill® who reside in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. By Framingham State University participating in the YRP, we are providing aide to those students who would otherwise incur charges for out-of-state tuition during the fall and spring semesters.

Who is eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

To qualify, at least one of these must be true. You:

  • Served at least 36 months on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service), or
  • Received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
  • Received a Fry Scholarship on or after August 1, 2018, or
  • Served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break) on or after September 11, 2001, and were discharged after 60 days with a service-connected disability, or
  • Are a dependent child using benefits transferred by a Veteran or a service member who has served for at least 36 months on active duty and qualifies at the 100% level, or
  • Are receiving the Fry Scholarship (beginning August 1, 2018)

Note: At this time, you’re not eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post 9/11 GI Bill® if you’re an active-duty service member or the spouse of an active-duty service member. But, as of August 1, 2022, you may become eligible if you’re an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level, or the spouse using the transferred benefits of an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level.

How do I apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program?

Applications are accepted during the Enrollment Certification period every semester.

Applications are approved on a first come first service basis. 

If you wish to apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program, please contact the Office of Veteran & Military Services.

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 website.

*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 website.