https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4K4rVQQhSDZVKhLEN_iKxgs5p1ihx4kO0XpanX5YpTd1y5Q/viewformThe Yellow Ribbon Program supplements the base benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® by allowing educational institutions to enter into dollar-for-dollar matching agreements with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Participation in this supplementary program is determined by Columbia's participating schools on a first-come, first-serve basis and is available only to students who meet the 100% entitlement according to their VA-issued Certificate of Eligibility.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
17 of Columbia's schools and programs are participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, an initiative authorized by the Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (the Post-9/11 GI Bill ®) in which educational institutions provide eligible student veterans with a tuition waiver or grant matched by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. This program supplements the base educational benefits provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill ®.
The following Columbia schools and programs are participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program for the 2018-19 academic year. All students in all degree and certificate programs in the following schools are eligible for Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, given they meet the maximum eligibility level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill ®.
The Yellow Ribbon applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will open on or after June 1, 2023.
2022 - 2023 Information by School
Choose your school below.
Arts
Maximum number of students: 5
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $5,000
Contact:
Kenny Wong
305 Dodge Hall
212-854-7040
Business
Maximum number of students: Unlimited
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $20,000
Contact:
111 Uris Hall
212-854-4057
Columbia College/Engineering
Maximum number of students: Unlimited
Degree level: Undergraduate
Maximum contribution amount: $10,000
Contact:
Michael Hall
618 Lerner Hall
212-854-3711
Climate School
Maximum number of students: 5
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $11,000
Contact:
Alfred Ayoub
212-853-3765
Dental Medicine
Maximum number of students: 4
Degree level: Certificate,Graduate & Doctoral
Maximum contribution amount: $10,000
Contact:
Tony Glad/Ellen Spilker
650 West 168th St., Black Building, Rm. 139
212-305-4100
Engineering
Maximum number of students: 7
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $7,000
Contact:
Jenny Shuk Ching Mak
530 Mudd
212-851-9367
General Studies
Maximum number of students: Unlimited
Degree level: Undergraduate
Maximum contribution amount: Unlimited
Contact:
Tessie Scroggins
Chris Connelly
408A Lewisohn Hall
212-854-5410
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Maximum number of students: 5
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $6,300
Contact:
Tom Tarduogno
107 Low Memorial Library
212-854-3808
International and Public Affairs
Maximum number of students: 30
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $10,000
Contact:
David Sheridan
514 West 113th St.
212-854-6216
Journalism
Maximum number of students: 5
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $4,544
Contact:
Tarin Almanzar
203 Pulitzer Hall
212-854-8608
Law
Maximum number of students: Unlimited
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $30,000
Contact:
Yaa Dwamena
William and June Warren Hall, 5th Floor
212-854-7730
Nursing
Maximum number of students: 3
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $6,000
Contact:
Laura Cabrera
560 West 168th St. Suite 102
212-305-3578
Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons: Medicine, Genetic Counseling, Human Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Maximum number of students: 10
Degree level: Graduate & Doctoral
Maximum contribution amount: $5,000
Contact:
Tony Glad/Ellen Spilker
650 West 168th St., Black Building, Rm. 139
212-305-4100
Professional Studies
Maximum number of students: Unlimited
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $9,000
Contact:
Student Services ([email protected])
212-854-7040
Public Health
Maximum number of students: 2
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $10,000
Contact:
Eric Halperin
722 West 168th St., Ste. 1014
212-305-4113
Social Work
Maximum number of students: 10
Degree level: Graduate
Maximum contribution amount: $8,500
Contact:
Office of Financial Aid
1255 Amsterdam Ave., 5th Floor
212-851-2193
HOW TO APPLY
To be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, you must qualify for the maximum level (100%) of benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® according to your VA Certificate of Eligibility. To learn more about eligibility for these benefits, please visit the Yellow Ribbon website.
Each participating school manages its Yellow Ribbon Program application and process independently. Please visit your school's website or contact your school's financial aid office for more information on the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Regardless of whether you will be benefiting from the Yellow Ribbon Program, if you intend to receive VA benefits at Columbia, you must submit a Veterans Request for Certification form each term in which you'd like to receive VA benefits.https://gs.columbia.edu/content/yellow-ribbon-program-application
Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
210 Kent Hall, Mail Code 9203
1140 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-854-3161
Fax: 212-854-2818
Email: [email protected]