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Knox College To Allow Iraq, Afghanistan Vets Free College Tuition
Knox College has joined in a national program that will allow veterans of the current wars on terror to go to school absolutely free.

Knox has become a part of the national "Yellow Ribbon Program" -- a federal initiative patterned after the GI bill that will allow those who've served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or elsewhere since the September 11th terrorist attacks to go to Knox without paying tuition.

Knox College Public Relations Director Karrie Heartlein tells WGIL it's an initiative the college simply couldn't say no to. "It's really exciting for us, because it's an opportunity for us to serve veterans who have served our country," Heartlein said. "As you know, veterans deserve the best our country has to offer, and that includes the opportunity to attend the college of their choice. The opportunity for them to attend Knox College is very exciting."

Heartlein says under the current GI bill, vets only receive enough money for college equal to the highest tuition rate of any state institution. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, she says, a Veterans Administration grant and Knox College cover the rest.

Heartlein says veterans who want to attend Knox College in the fall need to apply now, as students are already starting to receive admission letters.

More information can be obtained through the Knox College Financial Aid office at 341-7149, or by CLICKING HERE.
04 12 09 by Newsroom
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