New York VFW Signs Education Partnership with Excelsior to Draw Younger Veterans and Spouses to Post Membership RollsVeterans’ spouses are also eligible for reduced tuition and fees under new education partnership agreement ALBANY, N.Y. (March 18, 2011) – The Department of New York Veterans of Foreign Wars has signed an education partnership agreement with Excelsior College, a nonprofit distance learning institution based in Albany, in a statewide effort to draw younger veterans and their spouses to the membership rolls of local VFW posts. The New York initiative, which provides reduced tuition for veteran members and their spouses, builds on the national VFW organization’s goal of boosting membership among younger veterans from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. All New York VFW members, regardless of when or where they served, are now eligible for the education partnership benefits, which were announced Friday, March 18, 2011 in Albany at the start of the New York VFW’s spring convention. "A prime goal of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is to bridge the gap with veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the men and women who are vital to the future of our organization," said Jack Veazy, Commander of the New York VFW. “We have taken a major step forward toward this goal by reaching out to New York veterans through an education partnership with a reputable, military-friendly college, which serves students nationwide. This agreement makes higher education accessible to veterans and their spouses.” National Commander-in-Chief Richard Eubank joined state VFW leaders at the March 18 announcement Friday to commend the statewide initiative. Excelsior College President John F. Ebersole said, “We applaud the New York VFW for recognizing the role that high-quality education plays in the security and future of veterans and their families. We truly believe that this initiative will strengthen the VFW, contribute to veterans’ quality of life, and provide a model for future such partnerships. For Excelsior College, which has strong, longstanding educational connections with all branches of the military and veterans, this is an extremely exciting partnership.” The VFW has a tradition of community service, advocacy, and support for veterans and their families at the local level. At the national level, the VFW holds a leadership role in representing veterans nationwide, and advocates on a broad range of issues impacting veterans and military members of multiple generations, including those of recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Excelsior College’s credentials include:
For further information about Excelsior College veteran education partnerships, contact Judy Reed, director of veterans services and outreach, at jreed@excelsior.edu Contact: | |
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