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Feinberg School of Medicine

Feinberg School of Medicine is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program). The following information applies to all programs within Feinberg (MD, PA, PT, PO programs).

The Feinberg School of Medicine will award annual Yellow Ribbon grants to up to:

  • Four (4) Veterans in MD or PA who are 100% eligible for Post 9-11 GI Bill® VA Benefits. Yellow Ribbon covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees. The amount a student receives from Feinberg will be matched by the VA (not to exceed tuition and fees).
  • Five (5) Veterans in NUPTHMS who are 100% eligible for Post 9-11 GI Bill VA Benefits. Yellow Ribbon covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees. The amount a student receives from Feinberg will be matched by the VA (not to exceed tuition and fees).
  • One (1) Veteran in NUPOC who is 100% eligible for Post 9-11 GI Bill VA benefits. Yellow Ribbon covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees. The amount the student receives from Feinberg will be matched by the VA (not to exceed tuition and fees).

How to qualify

For all academic years: To qualify for the Yellow Ribbon benefit provided by Feinberg and VA match you must meet the following criteria. Benefits are awarded on a first come first served basis.

  1. Students must be admitted to their program
  2. Students must submit their Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veteran Affairs, stating that they are 100% eligible for Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits, to the Chicago Office of Financial Aid as well as Charmaine Nicholson, the School Certifying Official for Feinberg via the secure document upload link above.

Certifying Official and Financial Aid Contact

Charmaine Nicholson

Financial & VA Administrator

Northwestern University

Office of the Registrar

633 Clark St., Evanston, IL 60208

P 847.491.8465  | F 847.491.8458


More information

For additional information regarding the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® and Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program), please refer to the Veterans Affairs (VA) website.

Students may access information regarding use of other U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits on our Veterans Resources page.

Students who have additional questions regarding VA educational benefits at Northwestern University should contact the Chicago Office of Financial Aid (312-503-8722, financial-aid-chicago@northwestern.edu).

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 web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.