FAQs
What steps do I need to take to begin taking classes at McKendree University?
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Where do I find more information about the GI Bill®?
Where can I learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program?
Will you accept credit for my professional military experience?
Does my spouse qualify for these benefits?
Do you recognize other military benefits besides Yellow Ribbon?
What steps do I need to take to begin taking classes at McKendree University?
1. Apply at a McKendree Admission Office or apply online.
2. Determine your veterans benefits by contacting your regional VA Office. Detailed
information can be found at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
3. Gather and submit your Certificate of Eligibility and official transcripts (i.e., high school, college, and Joint Services).
4. Contact the Admission Office at the site you wish to attend to register for classes.
5. Complete your FAFSA and make an appointment to meet with the certifying official
at your site.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
All McKendree campuses have staff specifically designated to provide support for veteran
and active military students. Our veteran certifying officials serve as liaisons between
you and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They are available to certify enrollment
to the VA, assist in processing claims and answer questions concerning veterans benefits.
Lebanon Campus, The Center at Scott AFB, Online & External Sites – Emmajean Hearty efhearty@mckendree.edu.
Where do I find more information about the GI Bill®?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has set up a web page with information at
https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
If you have specific questions about your personal eligibility, please contact the VA directly.
How can I find more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program?
McKendree University, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),
offers a full tuition scholarship to veterans who qualify and apply under the Post-9/11
GI Bill®.
The Yellow Ribbon Program, is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Act of 2008. McKendree entered into a voluntary agreement with the VA to fund tuition
expenses that exceeds the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition and fees.
McKendree will waive 50 percent, the maximum amount allowed, of the difference in
tuition cost and the VA will match that amount. This will enable qualified students
to essentially attend McKendree tuition-free.
The scholarship, called the McKendree Post-9/11 Veteran Award, is available for coursework
or training pursued on or after August 1, 2009. In order to be eligible for Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, you must be eligible
for the full benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. This means you must fulfill one of the following: served at least 36 months on active
duty beginning on or after Sept. 11, 2001; honorably discharged from active duty due
to a service-related disability and have served 30 continuous days after September
10, 2001; or you are a dependent eligible for the full benefits of the Post 9/11 GI
Bill®. Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, eligible veterans enrolled full-time are entitled
to a tuition benefit, monthly housing allowance, and a $1,000 yearly stipend for books
and supplies.
Just like the other benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program
is treated like a grant, not a loan. Military students that benefit from the Yellow
Ribbon Program do not have to pay back the benefits they receive.
Will you accept credit for my professional military experience?
McKendree University recognizes the unique nature of the military experience and is
committed to providing credit for appropriate military training. Learning gained
through military training and experience may be credited when the training experience
for which you seek credit has been evaluated by the 45 Academic Programs & Policies
American Council on Education and listed in the Council's Guide to the Evaluation
of Educational Experience in the Armed Services.
Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAp)
ConAp is a joint program of the Army, Service Members Opportunity Colleges, and participating
colleges to admit new soldiers to college at the time of enlistment.
McKendree admits eligible soldiers on a full or provisional basis and defers enrollment until completion of active military service. The agreement is in effect for two years following completion of the initial enlistment for active duty soldiers or, for Army Reserve soldiers, two years after completing initial active duty for training.
Do you recognize other military benefits besides Yellow Ribbon?
In addition to the following military benefits administered by the VA, students may
be eligible for state, federal and private scholarships.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31)
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
