Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and its commitment to provide educational opportunities and resources for U.S. Veterans.
The Post-9-11 GI Bill provides educational resources for individuals who served on active duty after September 10, 2001 with at least 90 days of aggregate service, or individuals who were discharged as a result of a service-connected disability after serving 30 continuous days following September 10, 2001. Individuals must also have received an honorable discharge for consideration of the Post 9-11 GI Bill. The level of eligibility ranges from 40% - 100% depending on the actual length of time of active duty after September 10, 2001.
Veterans who are eligible at the 100% level may receive payments from the Veterans Administration covering the following:
- Tuition and fees – up to a maximum of $28,937.09 for the 2024/25 academic year
- A monthly housing allowances
- A stipend to cover the cost of books
Veterans who qualify for benefits at less than the 100% level will receive prorated amounts for the benefits listed above.
As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon program, qualified applicants must self-identify as Yellow Ribbon eligible on their admission application. Rensselaer offers a Yellow Ribbon Program Scholarship up to $15,000 to qualified admitted individuals, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will match that amount up to $15,000, if applicable. RPI will fund up to 100 Yellow Ribbon awards for the 2024/2025 academic year. These awards are granted on a first-come, first served basis.
