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Rockford College is a proud member of the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program. 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 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.

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• Undergraduate programs

• Veteran's Guide
  

• Return-to-College adult accelerated bachelor’s degree completion program in management studies

• Graduate programs

How to Receive Post–9/11 and Yellow Ribbon Program Benefits at Rockford College

1. Apply for your benefits through the Veterans Administration (VA). Information can be found on the VA Web site: www.va.gov, or by calling the VA at 1-888-GI-BILL-1.
   
   
2. Submit your certificate of eligibility to Rockford College’s certifying official.
   Kelley Rippentrop
   Assistant Registrar
   5050 East State St.
   Rockford, IL 61108
   krippentrop@rockford.edu
   phone: 815-226-4063
   fax: 815-394-5174
   
   
3. Apply for admission to Rockford College
   

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 and Yellow Ribbon Programs.

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