USC Price/Veteran Administration Yellow Ribbon Matching Award

Scholarship Type:

Graduate

Programs:

Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Policy Data Science (MPPDS), Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Details:

USC Price is proud to partner with the U.S.Veterans Administration in providing matching VA Yellow Ribbon benefits to qualified students. The Price School has allocated funds for 23 Yellow Ribbon Awards each year at up to $5,000 for each award.

The Yellow Ribbon Program provides additional funding for veterans who wish to attend private institutions. Funds can be used to meet any or all unmet tuition/fee needs, but cannot exceed the total cost of tuition and fees.

Open To:

Incoming or continuing students

Eligibility:

• Must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (based on service requirements).
• Must be admitted to the university and registered for classes.
• Must receive VA Yellow Ribbon award to receive Price matching award.

Amount:

Up to $5,000

Application Opens:

August 1, 2024

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

How to Apply:

For award consideration, students must be admitted into a USC degree seeking program, enroll in classes, and certify for their veteran education benefits with the USC Veteran’s Certification Office. Per federal regulations, eligible recipients will be selected on a first-come/first-served basis. The USC Veterans Certification Office will then notify the Price School of Yellow Ribbon eligibility to request a matching award on behalf of the student.