Yellow Ribbon GI Program

Yellow Ribbon & GI Bill® Programs

Rockford University is a proud member of the Yellow Ribbon program and GI BILL®. You will find a close-knit community of all ages, 11:1 student to faculty ratio, and dedicated faculty and staff committed to your success. As one of only 11 colleges and universities in Illinois and 283 in the country with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, you can count on high-quality, hands-on academic programs.

• Veteran’s Guide (pdf)
• Veteran Shopping List  (pdf)

How to Receive Post–9/11, Yellow Ribbon Program & GI BILL® Program Benefits at Rockford University

1. Apply for your benefits through the Veterans Administration (VA). Information can be found on the VA Web site at www.va.gov or by calling the VA at 1-888-GI-BILL-1.
2. Submit your certificate of eligibility to Rockford University’s certifying official.
   Jennifer Ocampo
   Registration Specialist, Student Advocate
   Rockford University
   5050 E. State St.
   Rockford, IL  61108
   Email: JOcampo@rockford.edu
   Phone: 815-226-4063
   Fax: 815-394-5174
3. Apply for admission to Rockford University.

Acceptance into the Yellow Ribbon Program will be on a first-come, first-served basis. First-come is defined as a student who has completed all admission requirements, as well as submitted all documents regarding eligibility for the Post–9/11, Yellow Ribbon Program & GI Bill® Benefits.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.