Yellow Ribbon Grant

In accordance with the VA - Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, CTU has established a Yellow Ribbon Grant. Eligibility and amounts are determined on an annual basis and are subject to change.

To be eligible for the grant and waived application fee, a candidate must be accepted for admission to CTU, be eligible for Chapter 33 Post 9/11 veterans benefits at the 100% rate, as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and allow for the verification of their Chapter 33 Post-9/11 eligibility via a DD-214 Member-4, Certificate of Eligibility or comparable government document. In addition to the CTU General Grant and Scholarship Conditions, candidates must also meet the following criteria:

  • Candidates must be either an eligible Veteran or a Dependent of an eligible Veteran who meets the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® Transferability requirements (http://www.gibill.va.gov).
  • The Yellow Ribbon Grant is used exclusively towards current program charges.
  • The Yellow Ribbon Grant can be combined with other CTU scholarships and grants.

Colorado Technical University is committed to assisting military students in determining the best options available to them. To receive additional information on veteran’s educational benefits eligibility, please contact the Veterans Administration at 1-888-GI Bill-1(1-888-442-4551). You may also visit the VA website at http://www.gibill.va.gov.