Brooklyn Law School announced a major expansion in its financial support for veterans on Wednesday, offering full-tuition scholarships for qualifying students under the Yellow Ribbon Program, a post-9/11 GI Bill initiative managed by the Veterans Administration.
“This enhanced support reflects Brooklyn Law School’s deep appreciation for the service and sacrifice veterans have provided to this country and recognition of the unique value they bring to our classrooms and our community,” said Brooklyn Law President and Dean David Meyer. “Veterans bring experience and perspective that enrich our classrooms and are an important part of the broader diversity that makes the Brooklyn Law School community such a wonderful place for studying law.”
The Yellow Ribbon Program covers unmet tuition and fees for eligible veterans pursuing up to 36 months of secondary education, but it requires matching contributions from participating schools. With Brooklyn Law’s expanded contribution, veterans qualifying under the program will receive full tuition and fee coverage each semester.
Since joining the Yellow Ribbon Program in 2012, Brooklyn Law School has distributed over $300,000 in matching funds to veterans, according to Nancy Zahzam, the school’s financial aid director. The increased commitment, Zahzam noted, enables more veterans to pursue legal studies without the financial burden of tuition.
“It’s one thing to simply thank a veteran for their service, but the dean and Brooklyn Law School really put that into action,” said Phillip Rudy, a third-year student who served five years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Force. Rudy, president of the Veteran Students Association at Brooklyn Law, helped relaunch the organization alongside fellow veterans.
“We are so grateful for all who have served in the United States armed forces, and we hope that expanding our scholarship support reinforces our gratitude and strengthens our commitment to our veteran students,” Meyer added.
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