Haslam College of Business - MBA Veterans Services

What is the first step?

To apply for education benefits through the department of US Veterans Affairs please visit their website or call 1-888-442-4551. Once you have applied for benefits, the VA will review your application and you will receive your letter listing your eligibility.

What fees are typically covered by VA Education Benefits?

• In-state maintenance tuition and facilities fee
• Professional programs & services
• Library
• Technology, transportation and graduation fee

This is based on your percentage of entitlement. Contact Veterans Services to verify your benefits and receive further information.

What is typically not covered?

• Meals, parking, books, lodging, airfare and out-of-state tuition.

Yellow Ribbon Program

If you live outside of Tennessee, the Yellow Ribbon program may be an option to cover a portion of your costs. Under this scenario, the VA would pay half of your out-of-state tuition charges and the MBA program would match the other half.

You can qualify for the Yellow Ribbon program if you are enrolled in a graduate-level MBA program. You must have 100% entitlement with VA Education Benefits and not be on active duty. Active-duty service members cannot qualify for the Yellow Ribbon program.

This program is allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. The MBA program allows for 10 recipients each academic year. It can be used for all three semesters with a maximum $15,000 each academic year.