Military Friendly

Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program may help to cover out of state tuition that is not covered by the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Students are placed on the Yellow Ribbon Program on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be eligible at 100% for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® in order to qualify. For more information, please contact the Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center, vmsc@uark.edu.  

 

Purple Heart

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has proudly been designated as a Purple Heart University, an honor bestowed by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. As the oldest U.S. military decoration, the Purple Heart symbolizes sacrifice and service, and this rare academic designation recognizes the university’s commitment to supporting veterans and military-affiliated students. By earning this title, the University of Arkansas joins a growing list of institutions across the nation implementing programs and services that create a welcoming and supportive environment for those who have served. To learn more about this designation, visit the Purple Heart Universities Website.