Veterans Benefits at New York Law School

New York Law School thanks our veterans for their service and sacrifices for our country.  Throughout our 120-year history, we have made law study accessible to scores of men and women who are veterans of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserves.  Many veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents can qualify for more than one educational benefits program including:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
• Montgomery GI Bill (MBIB, Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606)
• Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP, Chapter 1067)
• Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP, Chapter 32)
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (Chapter 31)

To learn more about benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to access benefits applications, please consult: www.gibill.va.gov.

Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, pays up to $18,077.50 per academic year for a private school, effective August 1, 2012.  If you are entitled to 100 percent of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you will receive $18,077.50 per year at New York Law School.  If you are eligible for these benefits, but at a rate less than 100 percent, multiply that rate by $18,077.50 to find your annual benefit for tuition and fees.  For example, if you are entitled to 70 percent of the benefit, you would receive $12,653.90 per year ($18,077.50 x 70%).  Information on eligibility, including rate tables and a benefits calculator, is provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs at www.gibill.va.gov.

Yellow Ribbon Program at New York Law School

New York Law School proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to the GI Bill entitlement.  Veterans Affairs (VA) will match that amount and issue payment directly to the Law School.  At present, New York Law School will make a Yellow Ribbon Program award of up to $15,900.  Thus, with VA's matching contribution, such students can receive up to $31,800 toward tuition and fees after their Yellow Ribbon Benefits have been applied.

New York Law School Merit Scholarships

New York Law School considers all admission candidates for a merit scholarship award at the time of admission.   If admission is granted, and the candidate's LSAT and undergraduate GPA are solidly above average for the entering class, a merit scholarship award is likely.  The total amount of all funds from the Law School (NYLS meric scholarship and NYLS Yellow Ribbon Program contribution) may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.  No separate scholarship application is required.  New York Law School students who rank in the top 15 percent of the first-year class will be invited to the Harlan Scholars Honors Program to begin in the second year.  Those who began their studies with a merit scholarship will continue their awards, while those who did not receive a merit scholarship when admitted would receive a scholarship for participation in the Honors Program.  Additional information on scholarships and the Harlan Scholars Program is found at

http://www.nyls.edu/academics/jd_programs/j_d_course_of_study/harlan_honors_program

http://www.nyls.edu/prospective_students/admissions_process/diversity_outreach_program/scholarships_opportunities/

http://www.nyls.edu/prospective_students/tuition_and_financial_aid/scholarships

Example of Benefits

New York Law School Cost of Attendance for Full-Time J.D. Student Living on Own (2012-2013)

Unmet costs and expenses can be paid through student loans or by seeking outside scholarship support.  Two excellent, and free, online search engines are www.finaid.org and www.fastweb.net. 

For additional information about costs and financial aid, consult www.nyls.edu/tuitionandfinancialaid. 

New York Law School Contacts

After applying for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility from VA which indicates your eligibility.