Yellow Ribbon Veterans Information

Eligible military veterans of the post-9/11 era will be able to attend Defiance College tuition-free beginning with the 2009 fall semester. The College plans to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, part of the post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, when it begins on August 1.


Traditional GI Bill
The traditional GI Bill guarantees tuition funding for each qualified veteran in any amount under or equal to in-state tuition at their state’s highest priced public institution.

See also: Veteran Education Benefits

New Yellow Ribbon Program
The new Yellow Ribbon program provides a source of funding for tuition expenses at participating private institutions whose tuition exceeds the state’s highest priced public institution. Under the program, the tuition amount that exceeds the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate would be split evenly between the participating institution and the Yellow Ribbon Program, allowing veterans to attend Defiance College tuition-free.

Yellow Ribbon Eligibility
Through the Yellow Ribbon program, eligible veterans would include those who served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months; were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001; or 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. 

Additionally, prospective students must meet all requirements for full-time admission to Defiance College and must submit an application for admission.

Offices to contact

Undergraduate Admissions
Serrick Center 112
419-783-2359

Graduate & Adult Student Admissions
Defiance Hall 105
419-783-2351

Registrar's Office
Serrick Center 204
419-783-2551

Financial Aid Office
Serrick Center 204  
419-783-2364