How to Apply to the Yellow Ribbon Program
Effective August 1, 2023, the Post 9/11 GI Bill® will pay up to $27,120.05 per academic year for private universities, including the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS) and the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP). In addition, the VA will match GSBMS and SHSP contributions under the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Under this commitment, Yellow Ribbon Program participants should note:
- Pursuant to University and VA Policy, the combination of University aid and outside aid designated for tuition (such as GI Bill® Base and Yellow Ribbon Program Benefits) shall not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
- NYMC cannot certify Yellow Ribbon Program benefits retroactively. NYMC will not certify any student for past semesters in which a student may have been eligible for program benefits but did not properly enroll with the school to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Yellow Ribbon qualified students will receive:
- GI Bill® Base Benefit: $27,120.05 per admitted Yellow Ribbon Program-qualified graduate student per year; plus, a match of the NYMC contribution from the VA.
- Yellow Ribbon Program Benefit: NYMC shall provide up to $1,000 per Yellow Ribbon Program- qualified graduate per year, not to exceed the net cost of tuition.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Application Procedures
New students should follow these steps:
- First, you should apply for admission, and receive confirmation of admission, to the program of their choice at NYMC.
- Students should determine eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Yellow Ribbon Program Information website.
- Students should apply, if they are eligible, for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Students should be sure to make an informed decision concerning their choice of Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits. There are typically multiple educational benefit choices for individuals with military experience.
Eligible students, upon admittance to NYMC should submit the Yellow Ribbon Program application to NYMC. Students must submit confirmation of their eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the student’s academic coursework. The deadline is August 15th for the fall term. Confirmation of eligibility may be in the form of a U.S. Department of Veteran Services Certificate of Eligibility for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. The submission of the form does not guarantee admittance to the Yellow Ribbon Program. NYMC will process applications on a first-come, first-served basis. NYMC will contact each student to confirm application receipt.
Failure to complete the application in time may result in the student's removal from the Yellow Ribbon Program participation list.
Enrolled students:
Once registered, students must continue to submit the yellow ribbon program application each academic year in which they are enrolled.
For VA certification purposes, you must contact the Registrar if you add or drop courses after your initial registration and as a result, the number of your credit hours changes. A change in the number of credit hours will require adjustments in your enrollment certification for benefits and could affect your student account.
NYMC is not required to continue making Yellow Ribbon Program contributions if the student is not in good academic standing. Qualified students eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® are required to be at the 100% level.
If you have you have any questions, please contact:
- GSBMS Yellow Ribbon Program, Valerie Romeo-Messana, Director of Admissions, at (914) 594-3276 or email nymc_apply@nymc.edu
- SHSP Yellow Ribbon Program, Nicholas Sekkas, Director of Enrollment Management/Yellow Ribbon Liaison, at (914) 594-4759 or email shsp_admissions@nymc.edu
More information about the Yellow Ribbon Program is available on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
