The UNC School of Education proudly supports veterans and active-duty military students, as well as those affiliated through the National Guard, Reserves, ROTC, and military families.
Whether you served before beginning your Tar Heel journey or are currently balancing service with your studies, we honor your commitment and are grateful for your service. Our community is enriched by your leadership, resilience, and dedication to public service — values that align deeply with our School’s mission to prepare educators, scholars, and professionals who make a difference.
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Admissions & Aid
No Application Fee
UNC-Chapel hill waives the application fee for any active-duty member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces applying to the University.
Admissions Deferment
In accordance with state law, the University of North Carolina provides admissions deferments to members of the military and their spouses.
- Reserved Armed Forces: two-year minimum deferment period
- Active Duty Armed Forces: five-year minimum deferment period
Students must request a deferment at least 30 days prior to enrollment.
No applicant will be denied admission to the University solely based on military service or the intent to enter military service.
Tuition Benefits
UNC-Chapel Hill is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a training facility for students receiving military education benefits. The University supports the GI Bill and complies with the Choice Act.
Find more information about NC residency and the Veterans Choice Act from the University Registrar.
In addition to providing an in-state tuition rate to any student using Veterans Affairs Education Benefits and others who qualify under the Choice Act, per state law the University of North Carolina will provide an in-state tuition rate to student veterans who meet certain criteria.
To qualify for in-state tuition students must meet all three of the criteria below.
- Served active duty for at least 90 days
- Honorably discharged
- Meet one of the following:
- Served active duty with a permanent station in North Carolina for at least 90 consecutive days
- Graduated from a North Carolina high school on or after January 1, 2004
- Was awarded a Purple Heart
The student is responsible for providing documentation that the above criteria have been met.
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University Resources
The Military & Veteran Student Success Center
The Military & Veteran Student Success Center (MVSS) is located in Student & Academic Services Building South 1310. It provides a welcoming environment to study and meet other military-connected students, including veterans, active-duty military, National Guard members, reservists, dependents, spouses, and ROTC cadets.
Boot Print to Heel Print
The University provides an on-boarding program beginning each August called Boot Print to Heel Print that assists transitioning veterans and active duty students from admissions through the end of their first year.
Veteran & Military Student and Alumni Organizations
Many campus organizations exist on campus that may be of particular interest to veterans and other military connected students, including Carolina Student Veterans of America and the Carolina Veterans Alumni Network.