Bryn Mawr College

The Yellow Ribbon Program

Bryn Mawr College participates in the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Yellow Ribbon  Program at the maximum level.  See President McAuliffe’s announcement here:    http://news.brynmawr.edu/?p=2925 

 

The Yellow Ribbon program is a supplement to the “Post GI Bill Benefit in Pennsylvania” also known as Chapter #33 and greatly expands veterans’ higher-education benefits, paying up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition and fees for participating students. Students applying to Bryn Mawr may also be eligible for additional aid beyond the VA benefit, although it is important to note that all VA benefits, including housing allowances and book stipends sent directly to the student will be considered resources before Bryn Mawr Grant eligibility is calculated

Eligible students admitted to degree programs in Bryn Mawr’s undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research will be able to take advantage of this benefit this year.

Program Details

• Bryn Mawr College has committed to provide Yellow Ribbon Program funding to all students who apply and qualify for the program in the 2009-10 academic year.
• Bryn Mawr College Yellow Ribbon Funding maximums:   $10,180 Undergraduate, $3,885 School of Social Work- Graduate, $7,470 School of Arts and Sciences - Doctoral.
• This program only provides funding for tuition and mandatory fees. It does not cover books, housing, etc.  Students may qualify for a separate housing and book allowance from the VA depending on their status.
• The amount of the benefit depends upon the specific number of credit hours the student will enroll for each semester. 1 Undergraduate Unit equals 4 credit hours.  1 Social Work Master’s unit equals 4 credit hours.  1 Social Work Ph.D. Unit equals 5 credit hours. 1 Arts and Science Master’s and Ph.D. equals 5 credit hours.

Below is an example of the amount of aid an undergraduate student would receive if she enrolls for 16 credit hours (4 units) in the fall and 16 credit hours (4 units) in the spring:

2009-10 annual tuition and fees	$38,034.00
Maximum Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Benefit in Pennsylvania- For students enrolled in Pennsylvania, Chapter 33 will pay MANDATORY fees charged all students and $866 per credit for tuition for the year.	$28,626
Supplemental "Yellow Ribbon" Funding from Bryn Mawr College	$4,704
Supplemental "Yellow Ribbon" Funding from the Veterans' Administration	$4,704
Remaining balance due for tuition and fees	ZERO

More details to come.  Please check back soon.

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