Master’s Program Financial Aid
General Financial Aid Policies and Procedures
Approximately 80 percent of YSE students receive scholarships each year, supported by an annual scholarship budget of more than $9 million. In general, students must apply for financial aid to be considered for a Yale School of the Environment (YSE) scholarship.
YSE is need-blind, meaning admission decisions are not tied to funding. Applying for financial aid and having financial need does not affect whether a student is offered admission. Because awards are based primarily on financial need, YSE requires financial information that is not included in the admissions application.
The deadline for prospective students to apply for need-based financial aid is February 1. If that deadline is missed, the student will not be considered for need-based financial aid. This can be a costly oversight, as what is received in the second year is generally the same as in the first year. The priority deadline for returning students to apply for financial aid renewal is March 31.
All prospective students applying for need-based funding must successfully complete the CSS profile and add the Yale School of the Environment code, 3821.
US citizens and permanent residents must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal financial aid, including Federal Direct Loans and Federal Work-Study. When completing the FAFSA, students should use the IRS Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX) to transfer tax information and include Yale’s school code, 001426.
Several scholarships may have a separate component that must be completed within the admissions application and accompany the financial data (e.g., Three Cairns Climate Program for the Global South, Bekenstein Climate Leaders Program, and the Guardians of the Wild Scholarship). Students returning for a subsequent academic year may be required to complete a Renewal Form. In most cases, the amount of the YSE scholarship will remain the same as in the first year.
Financial Assistance Programs
A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available. Merit is awarded based on many factors, including, but not limited to, a strong academic background; research experience and/or publications; professional/business experience; leadership roles; test scores; extracurricular activities; and school or community involvement.
Each year, merit research awards are offered to top applicants to the Master of Environmental Science and Master of Forest Science programs. Other merit awards are available for the Master of Environmental Management and the Master of Forestry. Some merit awards may require completion of an additional component of the admissions application to be considered (e.g., the Bekenstein Climate Leaders Program or the Guardians of the Wild Scholarship).
YSE also offers merit awards through strategic scholarship partnerships, including the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowships (for qualifying returned Peace Corps volunteers), AmeriCorps, and Posse Scholars. Scholarship amounts vary by award, annual budgets, and other factors. Additional awards may be available through other partnerships; applicants should check with the organization they are applying with to confirm any affiliation with Yale or YSE (e.g., National Science Foundation Fellowship, Instituto Trajetorias).
YSE scholarships, student employment, federal loans (Direct Stafford Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS–Legacy students only), and private loans are available to US citizens and permanent residents. YSE scholarships, student employment, Yale loans, and private loans are available to all other students. In extreme cases and/or on a case-by-case basis, Yale loans may be provided to students who are otherwise ineligible; students should contact the Office of Financial Aid if they believe they may qualify. For up-to-date consumer information and private lender disclosure, please visit the Student Loans web page (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/student-loans) and the Student Loan Information section of the Yale School of the Environment Master’s Programs Financial Aid Policies and Disclosures Guide. Please note that lenders determine eligibility, terms and conditions, and loan amounts.
Students will notify YSE of changes in financial circumstances, such as receipt of third-party funding, and understand that the YSE scholarship may be adjusted if total funding from all sources exceeds the cost of attendance. If the school learns of third-party funding that a student did not disclose, such as through the review of the student’s account history, the school reserves the right to reduce their scholarship. All funding, excluding non-need-based employment, may not exceed the cost of education minus other aid. Students must also report any direct financial support they expect to receive from third-party sources, including, but not limited to, outside scholarships and employer reimbursement. Students must also report any direct financial support they expect to receive from their parents or other family members, such as money for tuition or rent.
The primary factor in determining the amount of a need-based YSE scholarship is financial need as determined by the review of the student’s (and spouse’s, if applicable) income and assets and any third-party funding that the student expects to receive. Merit is a secondary factor.
For additional funding opportunities, please continue to review the Yale School of the Environment Master’s Programs Financial Aid Policies and Disclosures Guide and explore the Funding Your Master’s Degree web page (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree).
Enrollment Intensity
Less Than Half-Time Enrollment, Including Continuous Registration Students enrolled less than half-time (i.e., for less than 6 credits in a term) and students who are not actively working toward a degree, such as those in continuous registration status, are not eligible for federal or institutional financial aid.
Part-Time Enrollment Students enrolled part-time (6–8 credits) are subject to the part-time cost of attendance. YSE financial aid awards are calculated assuming full-time enrollment and will be reduced if a student enrolls less than full-time. Federal funding (e.g., Federal Student Loans, veteran benefits) may also be reduced based on enrollment status. Students considering part-time enrollment or withdrawing from a course should consult the registrar and the Office of Financial Aid first to understand the academic and financial consequences.
Three-Quarter-Time Enrollment Students enrolled three-quarter time (9–11 credits) are subject to the full-time cost of attendance. YSE financial aid awards remain the same at three-quarter-time enrollment. Federal funding (e.g., Federal Student Loans, veteran benefits) may be adjusted if a student enrolls or drops below full-time enrollment status. Students considering enrolling less than full-time, or withdrawing from a course, should consult the registrar and the Office of Financial Aid first to understand the academic and financial consequences.
Full-time Enrollment Students enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) are subject to the full-time cost of attendance. YSE financial aid awards are calculated assuming full-time enrollment and may be reduced if a student enrolls less than full-time. Federal funding (e.g., Federal Student Loans, veteran benefits) may be adjusted if a student enrolls or drops below full-time enrollment status. Students considering enrolling less than full-time, or withdrawing from a course, should consult the registrar and the Office of Financial Aid first to understand the academic and financial consequences.
All courses must be applicable to the student’s program and fulfill a requirement on their degree audit to qualify for Title IV funding or institutional aid. If a student is unsure whether a course applies, they should contact the Academic Affairs Team.
Joint-Degree Students
In most joint-degree programs, students split their time between the two schools, typically spending one-and-a-half years at each, for a total program length of three years. Some joint degrees have longer program lengths. Please visit Joint Degree Programs (https://environment.yale.edu/academics/masters#joint-degree-programs) for more information.
Each school at Yale is financially independent; financial aid awarded by one school cannot be transferred to the other. During the admissions process, students will complete the YSE incoming financial aid process if the student is seeking need-based funding. If the student is applying to two schools simultaneously, they should apply for financial aid at both schools at the same time.
Starting in the student’s second year and each year after, they should follow the financial aid application process for the school to which they will be paying tuition that semester or year (i.e., apply through YSE if they are paying YSE tuition, or through the joint school if they are paying tuition there). Typically, in the third year, the student will need to complete both schools’ processes.
Fifth-Year Students
During their senior year at Yale College, students may apply for admission to the YSE Five-Year Program. Some students choose to defer enrollment in the YSE master’s program for a year or two of volunteer work or employment. To be considered for financial aid for their enrollment at YSE, these students must submit all financial aid application materials by the February 1 deadline prior to matriculation. This may mean submitting the financial aid application materials during a deferral or gap year. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all documents are submitted by the February 1 deadline.
Please note: If a student defers and reapplies, the original offer will be replaced with a new one. New offers are based on updated financial need and the funding available at the time of reapplication. If a student wants to retain their original offer, they should contact the Office of Financial Aid before the February 1 deadline.
Deferrals
If a student is on an approved deferral with admissions, they will retain their current YSE scholarship amount. The scholarship will not be adjusted for changes in the cost of attendance. Students should plan accordingly, as the cost of attendance typically increases by approximately 3–5 percent each year. If a student believe they have extenuating financial circumstances, they should contact the Office of Financial Aid. For more information on deferrals, please visit YSE Admission Policies (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/apply#policies) on our website.
Notification Time Frame
Financial aid offer notifications are issued in the spring and are typically posted to the student portal in mid- to late March. Students will be notified of any subsequent changes or adjustments to their awards through the financial aid system and/or by email. Please visit the How to Apply to the YSE Master’s Programs page (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/apply) for the most current timeline and key dates.
Disbursement Method and Timing
Financial aid funds are disbursed on a semester basis, generally beginning up to ten days prior to the start of each semester. Individual awards may be disbursed at additional points throughout the semester as a result of student requests, award adjustments, system updates, funding changes, enrollment changes, or other eligibility-related modifications. Students should plan to have personal funds available upon arrival, prior to the start of the program, and during the summer months, as these periods are excluded from the total cost of attendance.
Cost of Attendance
To view the most current YSE Cost of Attendance (COA), please visit Cost of Attendance (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/cost) on our website. Many of the cost of attendance components are derived from data collected from Yale’s Office of Strategic Analysis report, current YSE students, and a benchmark as determined by the College Board. The COA is adjusted appropriately for students enrolled less than full-time (see the Enrollment Intensity section of the Yale School of the Environment Master’s Programs Financial Aid Policies and Disclosures Guide) or attending and receiving financial aid for less than a full academic year.
International Student Certification of Finances for Visa
International students must certify full funding for their entire two-year course of study before visa documents can be issued. Instructions and forms are available in the portal after an admitted student accepts the offer of admission (with a priority deadline of May 1). Once all documents and forms are successfully received and reviewed, they will be sent to Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars Department (OISS). Students will receive confirmation with a tentative timeline on when their I-20 documents will be sent. I-20’s are sent via email. More information is available from Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) website, https://oiss.yale.edu.
Scholarships
Most of the school’s scholarship budget is funded by private donors. Scholarship recipients are automatically considered for all named scholarships. The named scholarships listed below are not in addition to any generic scholarship a student receives in the financial aid offer, but may be matched to a scholarship recipient once the student matriculates.
In the fall, scholarship recipients will be asked to complete a brief biography and a thank-you note after they have been matched with a donor. Some scholarships may include additional stewardship requirements. The Three Cairns Climate Program for the Global South, Bekenstein Climate Leaders Program, and Guardians of the Wild Scholarship will require the biography and photo to be completed during the admissions acceptance process. Failure to submit materials may affect scholarship eligibility in future academic years.
The School of the Environment is delighted to recognize the generosity of the donors who have helped make the following scholarships possible.
Adelaide Hixon Scholarship
Alan N. Mann (1908) Memorial Fellowship
Anne Armstrong-Colaccino Scholarship
Bataua Scholarship
Beinecke/YSE Scholarships
Bekenstein Climate Leaders Scholarship
Berkley Scholarship
Boyd Evison Scholarship Fund
Burt-Pfeiffer Fund
Cameron and Gus Speth Scholarship
Carl F. Norden Family Scholarship
Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Fellowship
Charles Boughton Wood Fund
Charles Chacey Kuehn (M.F. 1934) Fund
Charles F. Wilson (B.A. 1939) Memorial Fund
Charles W. Goodyear Memorial Fund
Class of 1980 Scholarship
Coleman P. Burke Scholarship
Crane Family Scholarship
Crown Zellerbach Foundation Fund
David and Karen Sobotka Joint YSE-SOM Scholarship
David M. Smith, Morris K. Jesup Professor of Silviculture Scholarship
Dorothy S. McCluskey Scholarship
Drs. Poh Shien and Judy Young International Scholarship
Edith and Johannes Frondt Scholarship
Enid Storm Dwyer Scholarship
Environmental Scholars Fund
Flora and John Berbee Scholarship Fund
Forestry YAF Scholarship Fund
Frank & Lynne Wisneski YSE Scholarship
Fred Krupp Scholarship in Environmental Studies
Frederick V. Ernst (1960) Gift Fund
George Brett Memorial Fund
Gillian and Stuart W. Staley ’95 M.P.P.M., ’95 M.E.S. Scholarship
Gilman Ordway (B.A. 1947) Family Scholarship
Gonzalez Family Scholarship
Guardians of the Wild Scholarship
H. Stuart Harrison (B.A. 1932) Fellowship
Heather L. Ross and Edward L. Strohbehn, Jr. Scholarship
Horgen Family Scholarship
Hubert Coffing Williams (Ph.D. 1906, M.F. 1908)
Jacqueline C. and John P. Hullar Scholarship
James Lippincott Goodwin (B.A. 1905, M.F. 1910)
Jiang, Kevin ’21 MESc Memorial Scholarship
John A. MacLean ’27S Scholarship
John and Catha Hesse Fund
John M. Musser Fellowship
John S. Griswold (B.A. 1937) Scholarship
Joint YSE-YDS Scholarship
Jonah Meadows Adels Memorial Scholarship
Joseph H. Williams Scholarship
Joseph Hixon YSE Scholarship
Kroon Environmental Studies Scholarship
Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Scholarship
Leadership Scholars Fund
Leah Hair Scholarship
Leland H. Burt (’30 B.S.) Endowed Scholarship
Leonard G. Carpenter (B.A. 1924) Scholarship
Luke Meyers Memorial Scholarship
Marvin Klemme (M.F. 1935) Fellowship
MK McCarthy-RW Worth Scholarship (Leadership in Conservation Science Scholarship)
Mr. and Mrs. James Wiley Endowed Scholarship for Conservation Biology
Nelson C. Brown (B.A. 1906, M.F. 1908) Scholarship
Obernauer Family Scholarship
Parklands Scholarship
Paul Douglas Camp Memorial Scholarship
Peggy King Memorial Scholarship
PETAL Foundation Scholarship
Philip Laurance Buttrick (M.F. 1911) Scholarship
Polayes Scholarship
Preston R. Miller, Jr. ’71 YSE Scholarship
Ralph C. Schmidt and Susan M. Babcock Scholarship
Ray L. Wilson Scholarship
Robert Charles Rooke, Jr. Broad Arrow Scholarship Fund
Robert Charles Rooke, Jr. Broad Arrow Scholarship Fund
Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. ’64 B.A., ’68 M.U.S., ’68 M. Arch. Scholarship
Rockefeller-Underhill Scholarship for Tropical Conservation
Rodney B. Wagner Class of 1954 International Scholarship
Sara Shallenberger Brown Scholarship
Simeone Entomology Scholarship
Stapleton Scholarship
Stephen and Betty Kahn Scholarship
Strachan and Vivian Donnelley Scholarship
Student Conservation Association Fellowship in honor of John R. Twiss ’60
Ted Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Fund
The David and Karen Sobotka Joint YSE-Jackson Institute Fellowship
The di Bonaventura Family Scholarship
The Land Conservation Scholarship
The LeBlanc ’98 Family Scholarship Fund
The Raisler Family Scholarship Fund
Thomas McHenry Scholarship
Three Cairns Scholarship
Trammell S. Crow (1974) Scholarship
Urey Lisiansky Scholarship Fund
Vira I. Heinz Endowment Scholarship
William D. Waxter III Fellowship
William Egbert Wheeler Fund
William Henry Sage Memorial Fund
Yale Club of New Haven
YSE Alumni Association Board Scholarship
YSE Class of 2005 Laurie B Cuoco Memorial Scholarship Fund
Student Employment
A student’s financial aid offer will indicate whether they are eligible for need-based or non-need-based employment opportunities. The majority of student employment positions will be paid through the Student Employment Department.
Work-Study
Work-study is a need-based form of financial aid that students earn through on-campus or off-campus employment. Students will receive payment as a paycheck. The work-study program encourages part-time employment to reduce loan debt while attending Yale School of the Environment.
Federal work-study
Federal work-study may be awarded to students who are eligible for federal Title IV funding and have remaining need. Yale Hub may display federal work-study funds as a placeholder; however, work-study earnings are paid through the student’s paycheck. They will not receive additional funds directly from the Office of Financial Aid. Amounts vary.
YSE Work-Study
YSE need-based work-study positions are available within YSE departments. Students who are eligible to receive the need-based scholarship are encouraged to apply. These positions range from clerical to research to editorial. Applications are available year-round on the Yale Student Employment Office website (www.yalestudentjobs.org), with incoming students applying in the summer. The pay rate generally starts at $18.00 per hour. At least eighty positions are available annually, exclusively for students with a YSE affiliation.
The student’s financial aid offer will indicate whether they are eligible for YSE work-study. During their incoming year, the student will also receive additional communications that may be used as proof of eligibility. If a student need further confirmation, they should contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Regular Student Jobs
Financial need is not required for regular student jobs. Applications are available year-round on the Yale Student Employment Office website (https://yalestudentjobs.org), with incoming students applying in the summer. The pay rate generally starts at $18.00 per hour. At least one hundred fifty positions are available annually.
Teaching Fellowships and Research Assistantships
Financial need is not required for these positions. Interested students should contact centers, departments, professors, and programs directly beginning in late spring or summer. Pay rates are either $5,400 or $10,800 per term, depending on the effort level and hours worked. At least thirty positions are available annually.
Community-Service Jobs
Eligible students for community-service jobs must be US citizens or permanent residents and have financial need, as confirmed by the YSE Office of Admissions and Office of Financial Aid. Applications are available on the Yale Student Employment Office website beginning in August. Pay rates begin at $18.00 per hour. At least one hundred positions are available annually to students across the university.
Other On-Campus Jobs
Financial need is not required for other on-campus jobs. Applications are available on the Yale Student Employment Office website beginning in August. Pay rates begin at $18.00 per hour. At least four hundred positions are available annually to students across the university.
Please refer to the YSE Student Employment site (https://yalestudentjobs.org) for the most up-to-date wage information, allowable work hours, and number of available opportunities.
Payment Options
There are a variety of options offered for making payments toward the Student Account. Please visit https://student-accounts.yale.edu/paying-your-bill/payment-options to learn more about the options.
Student Loan Information
Loan terms and conditions are provided below. Additional resources, including a sample repayment schedule, repayment obligations information, and other helpful information, are available through the links below. The YSE Loan Request Form can be found at https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/student-loans.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan This is a federal loan for graduate/professional students and is non-need-based.
To be eligibile, the student must:
- be a US citizen or a permanent resident;
- be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program;
- maintain satisfactory academic progress; and
- not be in default on a federal student loan.
The federal government sets limits on the amount of direct unsubsidized loans that a student may be eligible to receive in each academic year and in total. In general, the maximum annual loan amount is $20,500. There is no credit check required. For terms and conditions, loan repayment, additional student loan information, and to find out current loan balance, please visit Federal Student Aid (https://studentaid.gov), Borrowing at Yale (https://financialaid.yale.edu/borrowing-at-yale), and Student Loans at Yale School of the Environment (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/student-loans) sites for more information.
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan This is a federal loan for graduate or professional students that allows students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance (minus other aid). The eligibility requirements are similar to federal direct unsubsidized loans; however, the Graduate PLUS requires a credit check, has higher interest rates than direct unsubsidized loans, and is available through StudentAid.gov. For loan amount limits, loan repayment, how to cancel a loan, and find student loan information, please visit Federal Student Aid (https://studentaid.gov), Borrowing at Yale (https://financialaid.yale.edu/borrowing-at-yale), Student Loans at Yale School of the Environment (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/student-loans), and Yale’s Graduate and Professional Student Loan Option (https://financialaid.yale.edu/yales-graduate-professional-student-loan-option) sites for more information.
Note: Starting July 1, 2026, Direct PLUS Loans are no longer available to graduate or professional students unless the student qualifies for the limited exception. Students who are new borrowers beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year or later will no longer be eligible for this source of funding.
Yale Loan This loan is through Yale University. In general, the maximum annual loan amount is $40,000 or the cost of attendance less all other resources, whichever is less. The interest rate will be published on the school’s financial aid webpage and is subject to annual revision. There is no credit check required. For more information on terms and conditions and the most up-to-date interest rates, loan amount limits, and loan repayment, please visit Borrowing at Yale (https://financialaid.yale.edu/borrowing-at-yale), Student Loans at Yale School of the Environment (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/student-loans), and Graduate and Professional International Loans (https://slac.yale.edu/loan-types/graduate-and-professional-international-loans). Adjustments to the Yale loan are limited to a maximum of two per academic year. The Yale Student Loan Accounting and Collection Office and UAS Connect are responsible for the management and collection of the loan. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid.yse@yale.edu for assistance.
Private Loan Private loans are managed through private lenders. Students may wish to consider a private student loan to bridge the gap between secured funding and the total cost of attendance. Private loans are available to both US and non-US citizens and are offered by a variety of private lending institutions; however, terms and conditions can vary significantly.
If a student chooses to pursue a private loan, they are encouraged to compare lenders to identify the option that best meets their needs. They should review all loan terms carefully, including: interest rates; origination and guarantee fees; how often interest is capitalized; availability and length of any grace period; credit requirements; whether a cosigner is required; repayment incentives (e.g., interest rate reductions for on-time payments); deferment options; and other borrower benefits or restrictions.
Students should be sure private loans are the right option for them. Typically, private loans should be utilized when all federal resources, such as Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct PLUS Loans (if applicable), have been exhausted.
Some private student loans require Yale certification. If certification is needed, the Office of Financial Aid may contact the student to request additional information. A list of lenders from whom students have borrowed recently is available at https://www.elmselect.com/v4/school/156/program-select.
For more information on loans, please visit the following sites: Borrowing at Yale (https://financialaid.yale.edu/borrowing-at-yale), Student Loans at Yale School of the Environment (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/student-loans), and Yale’s Graduate and Professional Student Loan Option (https://financialaid.yale.edu/yales-graduate-professional-student-loan-option).
Canceling or Reducing Loans Students will receive an email message about their right to cancel or reduce their loans. They have fourteen days from the date on the message to complete the loan cancellation/reduction request form. They should be sure to read the important information below before they complete the form. If the student doesn’t want to cancel or reduce a loan, no action is required.
To reduce or decline loans, students should complete the Yale School of the Environment Loan Request Form. If they would like to cancel or reduce their loans after the fourteen-day period, they should contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid.yse@yale.edu to see if an adjustment is possible. If the cancellation or reduction results in a balance, the student will want to ensure it is paid in full, as late fees may accrue throughout the semester on any outstanding balance. Student Account bills can be viewed at Yale Hub-YalePay.
Entrance Counseling The purpose of Entrance Counseling is to educate students about the responsibilities that come with borrowing a Federal Direct Loan. In most cases, the student will only need to complete entrance counseling once during their degree.
To complete the entrance counseling requirement:
- Click on Complete Aid Process at http://studentaid.gov and select Complete Entrance Counseling.
- Choose the loan type, then log in with an FSA ID.
- Select Yale University and complete the entrance counseling as a graduate/professional student.
Progress through the counseling tool until all sections are complete.
Exit Counseling Students must complete exit counseling when they leave school or drop below half-time enrollment. The purpose of exit counseling is to ensure students understand their student loan obligations and are prepared for repayment.
Federal Loan Borrowers: Exit counseling is designed to help students understand their federal student loan responsibilities and prepare for repayment and choose a plan that fits their financial situation. Exit counseling can be completed online at https://studentaid.gov by logging in with their FSA ID and password.
Yale Student Loan Borrowers: The purpose of exit counseling is designed to help students understand their Yale student loan responsibilities and prepare for repayment and choose a plan that fits their financial situation. Exit counseling is completed online at UAS Connect (https://www.uasconnect.com) If a student is unable to create an account, they should contact the Office of Financial Aid with their address, telephone number, and email address (if they use an email address other than a yale email address). Students may use their Yale student ID as their lender-borrower ID.
All students who have received Federal Direct or Yale loans must complete the exit interview requirement by early May. The exact date will be shared through the student newsletter and/or by email. After finishing exit counseling, students should allow up to seventy-two hours for processing so the hold can be removed once all updates are finalized. Students should be sure to complete this requirement on time to avoid any delays in receiving their diploma.
For more information on Federal and Yale Loan Exit Counseling, please visit Student Loan Billing and Payment (https://slac.yale.edu/resources).
Veteran Benefits
Eligible students are strongly encouraged to seek specific information about Veterans Administration (VA) benefits from their local Veterans Administration office by calling 800.827.1000 or visiting https://benefits.va.gov/gibill. The school also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which covers the remaining tuition for qualifying Post-9/11 GI Bill students. The director of academic affairs, in partnership with the associate director of financial aid, coordinates the administration of Veterans Administration benefits at YSE.
Institutional Policy Confirming Compliance with 38 USC 3679
The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) permits any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to YSE a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ website or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
- The date on which payment from VA is made to YSE.
- Ninety days after the date that YSE certified tuition and fees, following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.
YSE will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to YSE due to the delayed disbursement of funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33. NOTE: A covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
To be eligible for financial aid, a student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in the degree program. Financial aid includes all federal student aid funds (Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan, and/or Federal Work-Study) as well as institutional funds. For a complete explanation of the YSE SAP policy, please see the Financial Aid Policies and Disclosures (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree/policies) on the Yale School of the Environment website.
additional information
For additional information regarding financial aid, including but not limited to professional judgment, college financing plans, tuition rebates, financial aid refund policies, Return to Title IV procedures, required forms, external links, FERPA information, and other applicable policies and disclosures, please refer to the YSE Financial Aid (https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters/funding-your-degree) website for the most current information, including any updates to deadlines, award amounts, or policies.