{"page_header":"Yellow Ribbon Program, Post 9\/11 GI Bill","top_image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/10_law_october_0410-2.jpg","page_intro":"<h1>The <a href=\"http:\/\/gibill.va.gov\/benefits\/post_911_gibill\/yellow_ribbon_program.html\" target=\"_blank\">Yellow Ribbon Program<\/a>, part of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 9\/11 GI Bill<\/a>, is a voluntary program that allows universities to fund additional tuition expenses that exceed the amount of the core benefit provided by the Post 9\/11 GI Bill, which is capped at $21,970.46, if attending a private institution for 2016-2017. Institutions participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program can contribute up to 50% of the expenses that exceed the base benefit, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will match the amount provided by the institution.<\/h1>\r\n<p>Delaware Law has elected to expand its participation and, beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year, will fund as many as ten JD students with an unlimited contribution per student, not to exceed the cost of tuition.<\/p>","page_content":"<h5>Eligibility<\/h5>\r\n<p>The following requirements are for individuals interested in applying for the Yellow Ribbon Program at Delaware Law:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Must be a juris doctor (JD) student for the 2016-2017 academic year<\/li>\r\n<li>Must provide a copy of your certificate of eligibility approved for the Post 9\/11 GI Bill at the rate of 100% with at least 5 months of eligibility remaining<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>There is no minimum number of credit hours required for participation, and awards will continue in subsequent years in which the student maintains satisfactory progress, conduct, and attendance. <strong>Recipients are awarded on a first come, first served basis.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h5>How does it work?<\/h5>\r\n<p>For example, combined support from the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program for the 2016-2017 academic year is as follows for a regular division JD student (15 credit hours\/semester):<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"height: 0px;\" width=\"90%\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Delaware Law Tuition and Mandatory Fees<\/td>\r\n<td>$43,678<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><br \/>Less: Post 9\/11 GI Bill*Mandatory cap for private institutions*<\/td>\r\n<td>$21,970.46<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Less: Delaware Law Yellow Ribbon Program Grant<\/td>\r\n<td>$10,853.77<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Less: VA Yellow Ribbon Program Match<\/td>\r\n<td>$10,853.77<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Remaining Student Obligation<\/td>\r\n<td>-0-<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The Yellow Ribbon Program covers tuition and mandatory fees and does not include room and board or books and supplies, which are provided for separately under the Post 9\/11 GI Bill. Merit scholarships awarded at any time during enrollment offset the Yellow Ribbon amount awarded by Delaware Law.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program include the following:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In order to be considered for the program, a student must be a JD student for the 2016-2017 academic year.<\/li>\r\n<li>To receive the maximum (100%) basic benefits under the Post 9\/11 GI Bill, students must have applied to the VA for Post 9\/11 GI Bill benefits and expect to be approved.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Interested students should<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Apply to the VA for Post 9\/11 GI Bill benefits. We recommend that students complete this process through the <a href=\"http:\/\/gibill.va.gov\/apply-for-benefits\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\">electronic application form<\/a> provided on the VA&rsquo;s website.<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"ipl:\/\/608\/\/W10=\">Fill out our simple web form<\/a>. This form will collect directory information only and reserves your place in line by time-stamping the form when it is submitted.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"ipl:\/\/310\/\/W10=\">Standard Disclaimer for External Links<\/a><\/p>","callouts":[],"callouts_visual":[],"page_fact_display":""}