Yellow Ribbon College Degree Program
Prescott, AZ., October 12, 2009
New Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans who have earned the right to a world-class education including flight training
Prescott, AZ. - The Arizona campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is proud to continue their support for the many higher education opportunities for returning veterans. Our reputation for education in engineering, space physics, meteorology, management, global security and intelligence, and other related aviation and aerospace programs is second to none. The Prescott, Arizona campus established in 1978 has one of the best pilot training facilities in the country. We are very excited about the new opportunity for eligible veterans seeking professional pilot careers to better afford a Bachelor of Science degree in the highly acclaimed Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot) program at the Prescott, Arizona campus.
Embry-Riddle has always been a strong supporter of Veterans and more than 7,400 service members, veterans, and their dependents are receiving veterans education benefits throughout the Embry-Riddle university system today. Under a new provision of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, tuition benefits for returning service men and women may now cover a substantial portion of an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 4-year aeronautical science degree, including fees up to $15,000 per semester. The Post 9/11 G I Bill’s "Yellow Ribbon Program" was updated to reflect an increase in education benefits for returning veterans who meet the qualifications of the Veteran’s Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
"It's an unprecedented opportunity for veterans to get the world-class education they deserve," said Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President for Embry-Riddle's Prescott campus. "Combined with our other leading degree programs, veterans have a full slate of choices for future careers - commercial piloting, engineering, global security, and meteorology, to name a few.
Under the current provisions, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) pays a portion of the tuition cost for a private university, equal to the highest in-state tuition charged at a public institution in Arizona. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program the DVA and Embry-Riddle covers all remaining tuition. Veterans must have served at least three years to qualify for 100% of the educational benefits. In addition to the tuition and flight fee credits, veterans are entitled to a monthly housing allowance, a $1000 stipend for books and supplies, and an additional $500 payment for moving costs to Prescott. Eligible veterans may also have the opportunity to transfer this exceptional opportunity to an individual family member.
Prescott's mild climate and exemplary flying conditions make for ideal year-round training opportunities. Located in close proximity to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and two hours from Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix, Prescott offers the security of a small, family-oriented community with close proximity to the amenities of a big city.
Applicants should verify their benefit amounts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post- 9/11 G I Bill website, http://www.gibill.va.gov. Contact them today while benefits are still available. For more details on Embry-Riddle programs and the opportunity for flight and tuition assistance go to http://prescott.erau.edu/go/veterans/ or contact Darrell Charbeneau at 800-888-3728 or pradmit@erau.edu.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering, educating students annually in undergraduate and graduate programs. Doctoral programs in aviation and in engineering physics are pending approval by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Prescott, AZ., and Daytona Beach, FL., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 130 campus centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit Prescott@erau.edu
