Notre Dame College Offers Expanded Aid to Veterans

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio—9 April 2009—Notre Dame College announces its participation in the recently expanded G.I. Bill that will give historic increases in college tuition to returning troops and the supplementary Yellow Ribbon program.  The new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, administered by the Veterans Administration, will provide tuition up to the cost of the highest in-state-public institution, based on the amount of active duty a veteran has served. It applies to veterans with active duty service on or after September 11, 2001.

The matching Yellow Ribbon program, optional for colleges and universities, is designed to fill the gap between the V.A. benefit and the cost of tuition at a veteran’s college of choice if its cost is higher than the state institution’s. This level of benefit is reserved for those at the 100% benefit level: those who have served at least 36 months active duty or served at least 30 continuous days and discharged due to service-related injury.

Notre Dame College is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, which will offer additional benefit to veterans. The College’s financial adjustment, combined with the Veterans Administration 9/11 benefit, will enable qualified students to attend Notre Dame College, in effect, tuition-free.

“Notre Dame College is pleased to offer the added Yellow Ribbon program to returning troops who have made so many personal sacrifices for our nation,” remarked Andrew Roth, president of the College. “We are confident that their choice of a private education will give our veterans a jump-start on building successful futures in meaningful careers.”

Benefits for studies and training, which go into effect August 1, include housing stipends and funds for textbooks and supplies.

Notre Dame College, Post-911 G.I. Bill

The original Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, commonly known as the G.I. Bill of Rights, was passed in 1944 to assist returning World War II veterans. Millions took advantage of the G.I. Bill’s education or training programs. Prior to the war a college education was unattainable for the average American. The Bill has been revamped over the years.

For more information contact Margaret Oakar at 216.373.5375 or moakar@ndc.edu. Additional details can be found at http://www.naicu.edu/special_initiatives/gibill/.

Notre Dame College, a Catholic institution in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, educates a diverse population in the liberal arts for personal, professional and global responsibility. The College offers bachelor’s degrees in 29 disciplines plus interdisciplinary programs and self-designed majors. A master’s degree in education and teacher certification program are also available as well as one of greater Cleveland’s oldest weekend colleges and continuing and professional development programs for adult learners.