Yellow Ribbon Program
The Illinois Institute of Technology is pleased to announce its participation in the Department of Veteran Affairs' Yellow Ribbon Program. As a benefit of this program, eligible military veterans can attend the Illinois Institute of Technology at little to no out-of-pocket tuition cost. Both undergraduates and graduate (full-time and part-time) students are eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Yellow Ribbon Eligibility Requirements
Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if:
- You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
- You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
- You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran's service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
Application Process
- Apply to the Illinois Institute of Technology and be accepted as a student.
- Apply for your Certificate of Eligibility with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information, please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Website.
- Once you receive your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA, please deliver the certificate to:
Illinois Institute of Technology
Office of the Registrar
3300 S. Federal Street
Main Building-Room 101
Chicago, IL 60616
You may also e-mail your certificate to registrar@iit.edu or fax your certificate to 312.567.3313.
If you have any questions regarding this program or your eligibility, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 312.567.3100.