Military Veterans

Join a community that values your military experience

Stern is proud to welcome applicants with military experience and to be among the Graduate Management Admission Council's Military-Friendly Business Schools. We are also pleased to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Request a Military Application Fee Refund

U.S. military members and U.S. military veterans who have served on active duty are eligible for an application refund. Email your request for a fee refund to admchair@stern.nyu.edu and include documentation of service. Please note that the refund comes in the form of a check after you pay your application fee by credit card online.

Scholarships for U.S. Military Candidates

We are pleased to offer scholarships to incoming MBA students with a U.S. military background. The Military Veterans Scholarship is awarded to exceptional candidates and covers full tuition and fees for two years of study in the Full-time MBA program. The Stern Military Service Scholarship is a $50,000 award for one first-year, Full-time MBA student. This scholarship assists students in using their unique military backgrounds to contribute to the business community and become leaders in the Stern community. All incoming first-year, full-time students may apply for the scholarship in late summer after being admitted to NYU Stern. View more information on these military scholarships.

Leverage the Stern Military Veterans Club

The Military Veterans Club provides networking opportunities to military veterans and exposes other students to military-style leadership. Club event highlights include:

• Career panels for first-year MBA students
• A speaker series featuring prominent military veteran business leaders
• A charity fund-raising event for injured veterans at the New York Mercantile Exchange
• An international skills workshop for students who served in foreign militaries

Meet Stern Veterans

Heather Hjelm, Class of 2009
U.S. Army, Captain, Blackhawk Pilot, Training Officer
Camp Zama, Japan

Why I chose to pursue an MBA at Stern: After eight years in the Army, I knew I wanted to be in business and needed a solid foundation to make a successful transition. I wanted to live and work in New York City, and Stern stood out as the only top business school that really leverages the City. Once I visited campus and got to know the students, there was no other choice for me.

My advice to those in the armed forces considering a Stern MBA: Start early! Applying to business school is time consuming. It requires a lot of preparation for everyone, but especially for military applicants. Start thinking about the application process a year and a half in advance. Field exercises and deployments will slow you down.

Tim Fisher, Class of 2010
U.S. Army, Captain, Fire Support Officer
Ft. Stewart, GA

Why I chose to pursue an MBA at Stern: As an Army officer, I developed a wide, diverse skill set. I wanted to transfer this skill set from a military to a business environment. When I visited the Stern campus, I felt at home and connected with the students. Stern offered a culture of excellence, a community of bright visionaries and an atmosphere in which I could nurture and realize my goals.

My advice to those in the armed forces considering a Stern MBA: Start the process as soon as you can and split the process into two parts. Part 1 consists of studying for and taking the GMAT. Part 2 consists of visiting the campus and writing your application. It's nice to have the GMAT out of the way before you apply. Then, you can focus on writing an application that really conveys your story and why Stern is a good fit for you.