The Yellow Ribbon Program at the Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College

To honor and thank our veterans, the Wescoe School has partnered with the US Department of Veterans affairs in offering a scholarship to cover the difference between the cost of tuition and the reimbursed amount offered by the post 9/11 GI Bill. Thereby covering 100% of the tuition costs for eligible veterans. Additionally, the Wescoe School has dedicated advisors that will help veterans navigate the process of returning to school. To start the process, please find below links to sites that will help you find out if you are eligible under the post-9/11 GI Bill. Once you know your eligibility under the new GI Bill, please give us a call or send us an email to discuss the next steps! And if you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 484.664.3300. We look forward to you joining us!

1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor

http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp Application for Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) GI Bill

http://gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_ribbon.htm Yellow Ribbon Program Information

http://www.newgibill.org/ GI Benefits Calculator, and Step by Step Guide on Receiving Benefits

How Do I Apply for Benefits under Post-9/11 GI Bill?

The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting and processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You should complete and submit the application form available online and will receive written notification explaining VA’s decision regarding your eligibility for the program. If you are eligible, your Certificate of Eligibility will also advise you if your service meets the requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program. If your school has volunteered to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, you should take your Certificate of Eligibility to your school and ask your school to certify your enrollment to VA, including Yellow Ribbon. You cannot certify your participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program directly to the VA. Your school must report this information on your enrollment certification.

Remember, to receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program:

  • You must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill;
  • Your school must agree to participate in the Yellow Program;
  • Your school must have not offered Yellow Ribbon to more than the maximum number of individuals stated in their participation agreement;
  • Your school must certify your enrollment to VA, including Yellow Ribbon program information.

To request information click here, or to schedule an appointment with an advisor, email us at wescoe@muhlenberg.edu or call us at 484 664-3300.