Following revisions to the post-9/11 GI Bill that will decrease federal aid for veterans currently attending Columbia, the School of General Studies is looking for money to make up the difference. But GS Dean Peter Awn said the school likely won’t be able to increase financial aid for veterans next year.
“We’re out fundraising like crazy but that has long-term implications not short-time implications,” Awn said. “Because yes, we’re trying to deal with the dilemma of having the rules changed on students already here, but we want to be able to continue to recruit veterans.”
But while GS will not be able to substantially increase its financial aid to veterans, the school is working to help its 150 veterans find more opportunities for outside aid.
“What we’re trying to do is engage all of the veterans to try to come up with financial plans that would alleviate whatever additional funds [they need], like loans, grant money,” Awn said.
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