Additional Details for Veterans
GW Law Yellow Ribbon Program
GW Law and the University have entered into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses that exceed the maximum base pay amount of 9/11 benefits.
Important Information for Veterans
GW Law, like the University, is committed to providing veterans with the highest level of support. The law school provides a valuable experience to all its active duty and veteran service members. Specific programs that highlight the interests of our students with military backgrounds are the National Security LLM program, the Government Procurement Law Program, the Veterans Law Pro Bono Program, and our annual hosting of the National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition.
Learn more about University resources and points of contact for specific needs at: GW Student Veteran Services.
Financial aid is normally awarded after a student has been accepted for admission to GW Law. Learn about veteran financial aid options before the admission process. Veterans who want to learn about their financial aid options before the admissions process.
Major Educational Programs Available through the VA or the Department of Defense
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is effective for training on or after August 1, 2009.
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (also known as The Post 9/11 GI Bill). This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree-granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Veterans Administration to fund tuition expenses that exceed the annual maximum paid through the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill. The institution can waive up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution.