Mike Lorenz
Director of Military & Veteran Support
Air Force/Air National Guard, Aircraft Maintenance, OIF/OEF Veteran
michael.lorenz@bc.edu
617-552-4718
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ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ is proud to partner with network, colleges and universities committed to expanding opportunities and access for highly qualified veterans moving on to further their education. This partnership reflects ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ's commitment to increasing the number of student veterans enrolled in undergraduate programs at the University. Service to School's (S2S) mission is to prepare transitioning servicemembers and veterans for their next chapter of leadership by helping them gain admission to the best college or graduate school possible. ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ undergraduatesÌýÌýand Ìý were recently featured on the S2S website.
Are you looking to participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) while in college? ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ has long offered ROTC opportunities in multiple branches of the armed forces. TheÌýAir Force ROTCÌýprogram is offered at Boston University, but enrolls students from 10 Boston area schools, including ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ.ÌýArmy ROTCÌýat ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ is part of the Liberty Battalion based out of Northeastern University, but most training and coursework for ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ students takes place on ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ's campus.ÌýNavy ROTCÌýat ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ is part of the Boston Consortium based out of Boston University. Feel free to explore the links provided. Contact information can be found on each branch's page.
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Please visit the ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ Veterans page to learn more about the many ways in which ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ welcomes and supports those who have served and continued to serve our country. There you will learn more about the ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ Veterans' Advisory Group, Student Veterans Association, Veterans Alumni Network, and Faculty/Staff Affinity Group. This serves as a great resource for those interested in understanding the possibilities for veterans at ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ. Members throughout the entire ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ community are valued partners to these important organizations.
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ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ acts as a liaison with the US Department of Veterans Affairs for students who may qualify to receive veterans' education benefits. In addition,ÌýɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØÌýis proud to participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill®ÌýYellow Ribbon Program, signifying ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ's commitment to providing educational assistance to veterans who have served our country. Eligible students in all ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ undergraduate divisions will receive a $6,000 Yellow Ribbon scholarship from ɬÀï·¬ÏÂÔØ that is matched by Veterans Affairs with an additional $6,000 for a total of $12,000. To learn more, please review Veterans Education Benefits under Types of Financial Aid.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website atÌý.