Veterans and dependents may qualify for in-state residency after initial classification of out-of-state by providing additional information through the Section 702 Veterans "Choice Act".
For a student to qualify under this act, student must be a service member or dependent of service member; must enroll in an Institution of Higher Learning within three years of discharge from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more. Student must also be eligble for and receiving the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill.
Documentation Required
Veteran
- Application for Active Duty/Veteran [PDF]
- Copy of DD214
- GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility (required each semester) - see Example [PDF]
- Proof of abode in NC
Spouse/Dependent of Veteran
- Application for Spouse/Dependent of Active Duty/Veteran [PDF]
- Copy of DD214 or death certificate for Fry Scholarship
- Transfer of Entitlement approval (required each semester)
- Proof of abode in NC