SWU offers Yellow Ribbon scholarship to military
Southern Wesleyan University is saluting military veterans by offering free university tuition and fees.
"We appreciate the sacrifice made by veterans and their families and are pleased to extend greater access to our university through programs designed to provide financial assistance at an unprecedented level," said Dr. David Spittal, university president. "Those who have devoted themselves to our safety and protection deserve an opportunity to pursue their educational goals."
The university is proud to demonstrate its thanks to the nation's veterans by taking part in the Yellow Ribbon program. All veterans eligible for the program (as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs) will receive a Yellow Ribbon scholarship. That scholarship, together with matching funds from the VA, covers all tuition and fees at Southern Wesleyan University that are not covered by Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
"We want to express our genuine gratitude for those who have selflessly served our country," said Donna Pittman, VA specialist at Southern Wesleyan University. "We are so pleased to offer a tuition discount to active duty military, National Guard and Reserve members. The university also provides a tuition discount for the spouses of those who are on active duty in the military."
University discounts are available on both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Southern Wesleyan University's participation in the Yellow Ribbon program is determined annually. Should Southern Wesleyan University cease participation in the Yellow Ribbon program, eligible veterans will continue to receive other benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
For details about the Yellow Ribbon scholarship, go to www.swu.edu/military or contact Donna Pittman at (864) 644-5536 or by
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