Military & Veteran Affiliated Scholarship Benefits

Yellow Ribbon Program

This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree-granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses that exceed the maximum base pay amount. View GW's Yellow Ribbon benefits.

Benefits Offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

GW's Military and Veteran Services processes benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including the Yellow Ribbon Program. Please visit Military & Veteran Services for more information.

Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill®
Chapter 31: Veterans Readiness and Employment
Chapter 33: Post 9-11 GI Bill®
Chapter 35: Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program
Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill®: Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program (also known as Federal Tuition Assistance or FTA)

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website for more information about VA education benefits.

ROTC Scholars

ROTC scholars may be eligible for awards toward the cost of GW campus housing and meals. Navy, Army, and Air Force ROTC scholars who are new to the military service with majors in computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, or engineering may be eligible for a $4,000 room and board award. Regardless of major, NROTC scholars with prior Navy experience may be eligible for awards up to the average cost of room and board. Learn more about GW's Navy ROTC unit.