Military Veterans
Fertitta Veterans MBA Scholarship
NYU Stern established the Fertitta Veterans MBA Program to support veterans in their transition to business school thanks to a generous contribution from alumnus Lorenzo (MBA ’93) and brother Frank J. Fertitta III. The Fertitta Veterans MBA Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that reduces tuition to $30,000 per academic year. Active-duty and veteran students who are admitted to Stern are eligible to be considered. Please note that not all military veterans and active-duty students who are admitted into Stern will be awarded the Fertitta Veterans MBA Scholarship. Learn more about the Fertitta Veterans MBA Program.
Yellow Ribbon + Fertitta Living Stipend
NYU Stern is pleased to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is available to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are 100% eligible for Post 9/11 VA benefits. Stern will contribute awards of up to $32,060 during the 2024-2025 academic year to eligible MBA students. The Veterans Administration will match these funds for a total award of up to $64,120 per year. NYU Stern will also provide a $20,000 living stipend to students who are using Yellow Ribbon or other Veterans benefits to fund their education and are not already receiving a merit-based scholarship. Please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website for additional information on eligibility.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA)
Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) are given to eligible veterans pursuing full-time and part-time study in a graduate degree-granting institution in New York State. To learn more about eligibility for the program, please visit the New York State HESC program website.
AMVETS Scholarships
AMVETS, also known as American Veterans, is the largest and oldest veterans service organization that is open to and fights for all veterans and their families. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic promise, and merit. The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance for veterans, service members, and families that have exhausted government aid, or who might not otherwise have the financial means to further their education. The award determination will be based on the overall quality of the application and the scholarship essay. For more information, please visit the program's website.
Army Women's Foundation Graduate Program Legacy Scholarship
The Army Women’s Foundation recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional, and economic fulfillment. The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation, and need. Eligibility requirements, as well as application instructions, can be found on the foundation's website.
Tillman Military Scholars Program
The Pat Tillman Foundation is a national leader in providing resources and educational scholarship support to veterans, active service members and their spouses. The Tillman Military Scholars program aids all veterans, specifically the ever-growing population of veterans of post-9/11 conflicts. Eligibility requirements as well as application instructions can be found on the foundation's website.
Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
The Veterans United Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of our nation’s military veterans, as well as their families. Since the scholarship program was created, over $1 MILLION has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S. Eligibility requirements as well as application instructions can be found on the foundation's website.
Students and applicants may reach out to NYU Stern's Veteran Certifying Officer, David Gordon with any VA-related questions. He can be reached by email at dgordon@stern.nyu.edu.
If you are or have served in the military, please review the following information that lists some of the protections and benefits that may be available to you.
- Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA) interest on loans obtained prior to military service is capped at 6% during periods of active duty
- 0% interest on Direct Loans for up to 60 months while serving in a hostile area that qualifies you for special pay
- Military Service Deferment postpones loan repayment during certain periods of active duty and immediately following active duty
- National Guard/Reserves Deferment if called to active duty while enrolled at least half-time you may qualify for deferment of repayment
- HEROES Act Waiver that waives many of the documentation requirements attached to federal student loan benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness after a certain number of loan payments while working full-time for an eligible employer
- Department of Defense Repayment of Loans determined by the DOD, all or a portion of your student loans may be repaid by the DOD
- Military Student Loan Repayment Program where the DOD makes a lump-sum payment toward your Direct Loans after a year of service
- Veterans Total and Permanent Disability Discharge if you have a service-connected disability, you may qualify for discharge of your student loans
For details about these programs and federal student loan benefits, see a list of resources from Federal Student Aid.
NYU Military Alliance Community Center
Federal Student Aid for Military Families
Veterans Benefits for Seniors
Tips for Your Next PCS Move
Service Members’ Legal Rights While on Active Duty
Guide to Financial Assistance for Military Families
Sesame Street for Military Families
Operation American Dream: A Guide to Buying and Keeping Your Home in the Military
Accounting.com: Financial Aid for Military & Veterans
Financial Aid for Military & Veterans
The Graduate Division of the Stern School of Business has a School Certifying Official located in the Stern Graduate Office of Records & Registration. Students and applicants may reach out to NYU Stern's Veteran Certifying Officer, David Gordon with any VA-related questions. He can be reached by email at dgordon@stern.nyu.edu.