Yellow Ribbon Program (Chapter 33 Supplement)

The Yellow Ribbon Programan initiative authorized by the Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (the Post-9/11 GI Bill), supplements the base benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill for students who meet the VA requirements. It can help you pay for additional school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.

However, this supplementary funding is not a standard dollar amount nor is it guaranteed for every eligible student who applies. Each school sets its own funding amounts and eligibility.

Review the information below for eligibility, applying for, and using this benefit. 


 

Requirements

Participation is available only to students who qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level according to their Certificate of Eligibility. Additional VA eligibility requirements also apply

If you have already submitted your Certificate of Eligibility and completed your Request for Certification for your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you do not need to submit these a second time for Yellow Ribbon benefits. 

Students need only complete a single Veterans Request for Certification Form for each semester of attendance regardless of the number of education benefits used to pay for school.

Students must submit a new Certificate of Eligibility only if their benefits change.

Most Columbia schools participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students who have met the VA requirements above will be awarded supplementary Yellow Ribbon funding based on their school's available funds on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

You must search "Columbia University" using the VA's Find a Yellow Ribbon School search tool to see the most current eligibility for each participating school. 

How to Apply (by School)

Each participating school manages its own Yellow Ribbon Program application and process independently. Find your school below and follow the application instructions provided. 

Maximum number of students: 5

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $5,000

Contact

Office of Financial Aid

305 Dodge Hall

212-854-7040

[email protected]

Maximum number of students: Unlimited

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $20,000

Contact:

Office of Financial Aid

278 Geffen Hall

[email protected]

212-854-4057

Maximum number of students: Unlimited

Degree level: Undergraduate

Maximum contribution amount: $10,000

Contact

Lindsay Toussaint, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

618 Lerner Hall

[email protected]

212-854-3711

Maximum number of students: 5

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $11,000

Contact

Alfred Ayoub

[email protected]

212-854-5368

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

[email protected]

212-305-4100

Maximum number of students: Unlimited

Degree level: Undergraduate

Maximum contribution amount: Unlimited

Contact:

Tessie Scroggins

Chris Connelly

408A Lewisohn Hall

[email protected]

212-854-5410

Maximum number of students: 7

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $7,000

Contact:

Jenny Shuk Ching Mak

530 Mudd

[email protected]

212-854-6438

Maximum number of students: 5

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $6,300

Contact:

Tom Tarduogno

107 Low Memorial Library

[email protected]

212-854-3808

Maximum number of students: 30

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $10,000

Contact:

David Sheridan

514 West 113th St.

[email protected]

212-854-6216

Maximum number of students: 5

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $4,544

Contact:

Edwin Isaac

203 Pulitzer Hall

[email protected]

212-854-8608

Maximum number of students: Unlimited

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $30,000

Contact:

Yaa Dwamena

William and June Warren Hall, 5th Floor

[email protected]

212-854-7730

Maximum number of students: 6

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $5,000

Contact:

Laura Cabrera

617 W. 168th Street

[email protected]

212-305-1023

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

[email protected]

212-305-4100

Maximum number of students: Unlimited

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $9,000

Contact:

Student Services ([email protected])

212-854-7040

Maximum number of students: 2

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $10,000

Contact:

Sasha Pinto
722 West 168th St., Ste. 1014
[email protected]

Maximum number of students: 10

Degree level: Graduate

Maximum contribution amount: $8,500

Contact:

Office of Financial Aid

1255 Amsterdam Ave., 5th Floor

[email protected]

212-851-2193