The updated list of Yellow Ribbon participating schools includes 218 new additions for the 2025-2026 academic year, expanding full tuition coverage at private universities for eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients.
Who qualifies
The Yellow Ribbon Program is available to veterans and dependents receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at the 100% payment tier — meaning 36 months of active duty service or qualifying service. Under the program, participating schools agree to waive tuition amounts that exceed the VA's maximum payment, and the VA matches those waivers dollar-for-dollar.
