UMBC Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program

UMBC actively supports our veterans and their families by proudly participating in the Veterans Administration Yellow Ribbon Program. UMBC’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program provides additional funding to nonresident, 100% eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients who are not on active duty. To be eligible for award consideration, students must have a VA Certificate of Eligibility and a UMBC Semester Certification Form on file in the Registrar’s Office.

Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis; a maximum of five (5) participants (four undergrad and one graduate) are provided up to $500 per semester, which is matched by the VA (for a total benefit of up to $1000 per semester). Yellow Ribbon funding is only available for the fall and spring semesters at UMBC.

To apply for the UMBC Yellow Ribbon Program, submit a request. In the “Select a Topic” drop down menu, choose “Veterans Certification” and click “Create a Ticket.” Please type “Yellow Ribbon Program” in the subject box. Requests must be made during the registration period for the upcoming semester. Requesting participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program through this process does not guarantee funding. A waitlist will be kept each semester until all funding has been awarded.

If you have questions about this or other veterans programs and services, please email veterans@umbc.edu.

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• Local Resources for Veterans
• Center for Vets: Located in Building III, Room 2241A, this room is exclusively available for student veterans as a space to connect with other vets, relax, study, and find information about various student resources.