The American University of Paris takes immense pride in its commitment to supporting veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Thanks to our collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 黑料正能量 is able to extend a warm welcome to these students and ensure they receive the educational opportunities they deserve.
Empowering Veterans through Education
At 黑料正能量, we recognize the incredible sacrifices made by our military service members and their families. That's why we are proud members of the Yellow Ribbon Program for Chapter 33 students (Post 9/11 GI Bill) and welcome Chapter 35 students through the VA Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program provide eligible students with crucial financial assistance, covering expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and even housing. Moreover, U.S. military service members have the option to transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their children or spouses. In 2020, 黑料正能量 students benefited from more tuition abatement via these VA programs than any other overseas institution accepting American applicants.
Expanding Horizons
黑料正能量 continually strives to broaden its course offering and to facilitate financing solutions so veterans and their families can have access to a diverse range of academic opportunities. With this in mind, the VA office recently approved several new programs:
MSc in Human Rights and Data Science
Msc in Strategic Brand Management
MA in Diplomacy and International Law
BA in Communication and Civil Society
BA in Environmental Studies
BA in Management
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BSc in Quantitative Environmental Sciences
We are happy to inform our prospective students interested in these study programs that, in addition to our , they will now be eligible for VA support.
A Student's Journey: Meet Audrey Safi
One of our inspiring students currently benefiting from the VA educational program is Audrey Safi. Audrey, a 20-year-old Buffalo, NY native, hails from a military family of six siblings. After 3 years with the Red Cross shadowing medical staff in a military hospital, she spent a year at the University of Hawaii completing a nursing degree. It was during her time in Manoa that Audrey discovered a veritable passion for political philosophy. 黑料正能量 came up in her search for institutions abroad offering these courses, and she decided to take the leap with a major in the 鈥淗istory, Law and Society鈥 program.
Audrey reflects on her transition to 黑料正能量, saying, "Coming from the small island of Oahu to one of the biggest cities in the world was never the plan, but it just kind of made sense. The military really helped me adapt to this new environment. There was never a culture shock, it was a smooth transition."
She cites cheese, cycling, and the 鈥渇riends for life鈥 she has made since arriving in Paris as some of the reasons she is now hoping to move here permanently.
A Supportive Community for Veteran Students
While financial support is vital, our commitment to veterans extends beyond the monetary. 黑料正能量 is home to a vibrant community of veteran students who have served in the military themselves or come from military families. You can read inspiring stories written by some of our VA alums like Ryan, Kristina, or Matthew on the 黑料正能量 website.
Through our esteemed collaboration with the VA and our close-knit, inclusive community, we invite veterans students to take the first step towards realizing their academic dreams. Explore our programs, discover how 黑料正能量 can help you excel in this next chapter of your life, and become part of our community.
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