Veterans Information

Providence College welcomes the opportunity to assist all of our service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members who are eligible to receive Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits. Providence College is partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in support of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. We are committed to helping you with your educational needs and supporting your transition to academic life. We are a Military Friendly® campus and strive to help all of our military members succeed.

A lounge for student veterans is located in Slavin LL15, adjacent to the ROTC complex. This lounge will be available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. We hope that our student veterans find this to be a comfortable, welcoming place to connect with one another, relax, or study.

Getting Started with Your Veterans Benefits

Understanding Your Veterans Benefits

A Military Member with a Providence College Education

Explore your educational options at Providence College, a Military Friendly® School, where military members have been successful in their transition from military services to campus life, and you will discover the power of being a military member with a college diploma.

GI Bill® Benefits

Students receiving GI Bill® benefits are not required to remain continuously enrolled to receive their full entitlement. Benefits may be used during any eligible period of enrollment, and beneficiaries may pause their studies and resume use of their remaining entitlement at a later date. These benefits may be applied to both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Chapter 33 Benefit Payments

Depending on each student’s situation, Chapter 33 benefits may include payment of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, a stipend for books and supplies, and possibly GI Bill® Kicker payments. Each payment type is issued separately, with some payments made directly to the school and others directly to the student.

A “Month” of Benefits Doesn’t Always Mean a Month

Entitlement refers to the number of months and days of benefits available to a student, as listed on the Certificate of Eligibility. Most students receive 36 months of entitlement, although the exact amount varies based on length of service. The term “months” refers specifically to entitlement months, which are calculated based on VA rules and may differ from calendar months. Students with “36 months” of entitlement may use those benefits over an extended period and are free to access them at any point in their educational path, without needing to use them in one continuous block.

For non-Chapter 33 students, entitlement is charged based on the dates the student is enrolled. For example, if a student is enrolled from September 1 to September 30, they use 30 days of eligibility, regardless of how many credits they are taking.

For Chapter 33 students, entitlement is calculated based on the student’s rate of pursuit, rounded to the nearest tenth.

Examples of Entitlement Change Based on Rate of Pursuit:

• Full-time students enrolled during a 30-day period will use 30 days of entitlement (100%).
• Three-quarter-time students enrolled during a 30-day period will use 24 days of enrollment (80% rounded).
• Half-time students enrolled during a 30-day period will use 15 days of entitlement (50%).

Undergraduate Credit Status

• 12+ credits are considered full-time status (100%)
• 9–11 credits are considered three-quarter-time status (rounded to 80%)
• 6–8 credits are considered half-time status (50%)
• 4–5 credits are considered less than half-time status (rounded to 40–50%)
• Fewer than 4 credits are considered one-quarter-time status or less (rounded to 10–30%)

Graduate Credit Status

• 9+ credits are considered full-time status (100%)
• 6 credits are considered two-thirds-time status (rounded to 70%)
• 3 credits are considered one-third-time status (rounded to 40%)

Housing

Chapter 33 housing allowance is paid if the rate of pursuit is at least half-time. This is paid directly to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month. The housing allowance is prorated based on the student’s length-of-service percentage. Active-duty personnel receiving Chapter 33 benefits are not eligible for the housing allowance.

Books and Supplies

The books and supplies stipend is a lump-sum payment provided for each term of attendance. It is paid directly to the student after the school processes the enrollment certification. The stipend is calculated at $41.67 per credit hour, up to 24 credit hours per academic year, with a maximum annual payment of $1,000. Only active-duty students enrolled in a degree program are eligible for this stipend.

Chapter 33 Entitlement, Based on 100% Academic Year Eligibility: August 1, 2025–July 31, 2026

​Educational Benefits	​Books and Supplies
$29,920.95	​$41.67 per credit max (up to $1,000)

2025–2026 Eligibility Tiers

​Eligibility Tier	​Max. Tuition & Fees Payable/Year
​100%	$29,920.95
​90%	$26,928.85
​80%	$23,936.76
​70%	$20,944.66
​60%	$17,952.57
​50%	$14,960.47
​40%	$11,968.38

Military Tuition Assistance

How to Use the Military Tuition Assistance Program

The Military Tuition Assistance Program is available to service members on active duty, in the National Guard, and in the Reserves. This program pays $250 per credit, up to $4,500 (18 credits) per year.

Your service branch pays your tuition directly to the college. Please check with your local installation education office to see how they may qualify for tuition assistance. Tuition assistance may be used for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Providence College is an official participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Bill® Education Enhancement Program. The program agreement permits Providence College and the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide matching funds to cover all or a portion of the outstanding amount of established charges not covered under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

Understanding the Yellow Ribbon Benefit

This Yellow Ribbon Program is in addition to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits Program. To be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, veterans or dependents of a veteran must qualify for 100% eligibility on their Post-9/11 GI Bill®. The criteria of eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans or dependents of eligible veterans include:

• Served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, for at least 36 months
• Was honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
• Is a dependent of a veteran who is eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.

Yellow Ribbon Benefits and Providence College Participation

As a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, both Providence College and the Department of Veterans Affairs contribute $8,000 per academic year for up to 20 eligible students. The Yellow Ribbon Program provides tuition assistance to veterans and their eligible dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

Eligible students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and should apply by submitting the Yellow Ribbon Program Application once they are a deposited student at Providence College. Once accepted, we agree to provide contributions on behalf of a participating individual during the current academic year and all subsequent academic years in which we participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, provided that the individual student maintains satisfactory progress, conduct, and attendance.

The completed application should be signed and emailed to Providence College’s school certifying official. Please include [PC-Encrypt] in the subject line (including brackets).

Helpful Resources for Veterans

• Military OneSource
• MyCAA Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
• Military.com provides information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill®, and Tuition Assistance Program, and helps you compare which option is right for you.
• Veteran Readiness and Employment Program
• Federal Student Aid for military families
• Veterans lounge in Slavin LL15

Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding

Flat Rate Calendar, 2025–2026 Academic Year

School/Program	Years	Program Hours	Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	4	120	$2193.67
School of Continuing Education	Varies	120	$450
Graduate MBA & MSBA	Varies	Varies	$1065
Graduate Education	Varies	Varies	$690
Graduate History, Mathematics, Theology	Varies	Varies	$655

Recruiting, Marketing, and Advertising

Providence College bans inducements, including any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimis amount, to any individual or entity, or its agents including third-party lead generators or marketing firms other than salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws for the purpose of securing enrollments of service members or obtaining access to Tuition Assistance (TA) funds. Educational institution-sponsored scholarships or grants, as well as tuition reductions available to military students, are permissible.

Providence College refrains from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment, directly or indirectly, based on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including TA funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting or admission activities, or in making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

Providence College refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics, including making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more) by phone, email, or in person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration to secure service member enrollments. 

Before a service member registers for courses, they must speak with their educational service officer or counselor within their service branch to obtain permission.

Financial Matters

Providence College reports any cohort default rates above the national average per the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.

Academic Counseling and Post-Graduation Employment Opportunities

• Employment search opportunities through the Chirico Career Center in Slavin 108
• Advisors by major
• Student Success Center services

FERPA Releases

Students who are 18 years of age or older are afforded certain rights regarding their education records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Generally, Providence College is unable to discuss any part of a student’s educational record with anyone who does not have legitimate educational interests, including parents and guardians.

If you would like your school certifying official, the Office of Financial Aid, and/or the Office of the Bursar to discuss financial details with a parent or guardian, you will need to grant authorization to individuals through the FERPA Release Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 website.