YRP

Military abbreviation · Veteran

YRP
Stands forYellow Ribbon Program
CategoriesMilitary

YRP stands for Yellow Ribbon Program, a veteran abbreviation.

Post-9/11 GI Bill provision in which participating private schools and out-of-state public schools agree with the VA to share tuition costs above the GI Bill's annual cap.

Example: Thanks to the YRP, my private university tuition is fully covered.

Usage notes

Only veterans eligible at the 100 percent Post-9/11 level and certain dependents can use it. Schools decide how many students and how much funding they offer each year. Active-duty members became eligible in 2022.

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