Full Tuition Scholarship Program for Yellow Ribbon Veterans

Rocklin California

William Jessup University is pleased to announce a new, full tuition scholarship program aimed specifically at local veterans. Any veteran who has served on active duty for at least 36 aggregate months since 9/11 will have the complete cost of tuition covered in any program the University offers.

"This scholarship program reinforces the commitment WJU has made to those individuals willing to put their lives on the line for our country," says Korey Compaan, Director of Financial Aid at William Jessup.

“We are excited to be able to assist our veterans with the opportunity to experience the unique value of private, higher education for virtually no out-of-pocket costs to the student.”

Effective August 1 for the 2009-10 school year, this program is made possible by the passage of the new post 9/11 GI Bill. Eligible veterans will receive the cost of tuition and fees, up to the most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution of higher learning. For California that amount is over $13,000 per year.

Because a private education is more costly than a public one, the Veterans Administration has added a new provision to the GI Bill called the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Under this provision, WJU has entered into an agreement with the Veterans Administration to scholarship up to 50% of the cost of tuition and fees that exceed the standard education benefit. The VA will then match the amount of the scholarship – completely covering the cost of tuition and fees for the veteran.

The VA also contributes up to $1,000 per year for books and supplies as well as a monthly housing allowance. Combining these benefits will enable a veteran to have nearly all educational costs covered for each term.

“WJU gladly works with all the programs offered through the Veterans Administration,” says Compaan. “The Yellow Ribbon Program is the only VA program that guarantees full tuition, but we certainly encourage all veterans to explore the possibility of utilizing their benefits at WJU.”

The scholarship program applies to both the Traditional Program and the Adult Degree Completion Program. Questions can be directed to William Jessup University at (916) 577-2200 or [email protected].