Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program included as part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33). The Yellow Ribbon Program is used exclusively to fund (apply towards) the out-of-state portion of tuition for eligible out-of-state student-veterans (or transferees). The program was designed to cover allowable tuition and maintenance fees not already covered by VA benefits.
At this time, there are only three colleges at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center that have an agreement with the VA to accept Yellow Ribbon funding. The colleges and award details are listed below.
College | Number of Students | Maximum Award | Award Period |
Dentistry | 2 (UG) | $1,000 | Per Year |
Dentistry | 4 (DDS) | $2,500 | Per Year |
Nursing | 1 (UG) | $1,500 | Per Year |
Nursing | 1 (DNP) | $2,000 | Per Year |
Pharmacy | 4 (PharmD) | $2,500 | Per Year |
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an out-of-state student.
- Must be fully admitted and matriculating in one of the Colleges awarding Yellow Ribbon.
- Must have a Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) education benefits Certificate of Eligibility showing Yellow Ribbon Program eligibility.
- Must be a Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) recipient at 100% entitlement and not on active duty.
- Must be enrolled in credit bearing courses at UTHSC.
- Must remain eligible for continuous enrollment and not subject to dismissal.
Application Process
- Complete the UTHSC Yellow Ribbon Program application.
- Submit the Yellow Ribbon Program application with other required entitlement documentation (VA Certificate of Eligibility and DD214) to a School Certifying Official (SCO) in the Registrar’s Office.
- Documents should be submitted to registrar@uthsc.edu. Mail and hand-delivered documents are accepted.
- Application deadline: June 1st
Applications are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as determined by the received date and time documented
on the complete application packet until all awards have been granted in collaboration with each college. After all awards have been granted, student-veterans (or transferees) will be placed
on a waiting list for the current academic year based upon the date and time the application
was initially received by the Registrar’s Office. Should there be a forfeiture or
ineligibility, the next applicant in the waiting list pool will be notified. Students
on the waiting list must reapply each academic year for the Yellow Ribbon award. The
application deadline is June 1st.
Renewal of Yellow Ribbon Award
The student-veteran (or transferee) will remain part of the Yellow Ribbon Program as long as the student-veteran (or transferee) remains eligible for continued enrollment at UTHSC or until the student-veteran (or transferee) graduates, leaves school, or is no longer eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill ® (Chapter 33) benefits.
If the student-veteran (or transferee) becomes ineligible for the Yellow Ribbon, the award will be given to the next eligible student-veteran (or transferee) in the waiting list pool for the academic year. Once deemed ineligible, students must reapply and will be in the pool of awards on a first-come, first-served basis. The institution reserves the right to withdraw from the Yellow Ribbon Program agreement with the VA each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.