This source helps to locate Yellow Ribbon schools: Find A Yellow Ribbon School | Veterans Affairs
Another Yellow Ribbon school you may want to consider is Temple in Philadelphia. It’s in a big city and has a noted jewelry/metalsmith program.
U. of Massachusetts - Amherst is another possibility. It’s in a college town that’s got good access to nature and is also part of a consortium with smaller private colleges like Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith to help expand its offerings.
Some other options include:
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U. of Vermont
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U. of Montana
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Montana State
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Baylor
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U. of Missouri
All of the above schools provide the maximum funding to all eligible students, per the VA source above.