U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Department of Education Grants to St. John’s University and CUNY for FY 2016

U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Department of Education Grants to St. John’s University and CUNY for FY 2016

NEW YORK, NY- Congressman Gregory Meeks released the following statement regarding the Department of Education awarding $219,603 to St. John’s University and two grants totaling $484,479 to the City University of New York’s York College:

“I am proud to announce that the Department of Education will direct nearly half a million dollars in Student Support Service grants to two of New York City’s premier colleges, St. John’s University and CUNY’s York College for Fiscal Year 2016. These grants will assist low-income students, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities, providing them with the resources they need to succeed. I applaud the Department of Education for awarding these grants and extend my gratitude to those counselors, tutors, professors, and others who work day in and day out to help college students learn and achieve.

“We at York are delighted with the outcome of this grant application,” said Dr. Marcia V. Keizs, President of York College, CUNY. “Our Students Support Services program will use these funds to the tremendous benefit of our students. I extend the College’s sincere thanks to the Department of Education and to Congressman Meeks for his ongoing support of York College.”

“St. John’s University is grateful for the efforts of Congressman Gregory Meeks in securing grants for our students to attend college and realize their dreams. These Student Support Service grants perfectly align with our Catholic and Vincentian mission to afford students in need, in New York and across the globe, an opportunity to obtain a quality education and earn their degrees,” said Conrado (Bobby) Gempesaw, Ph.D., President, St. John’s University.”