Full-time MBA | Fertitta Veterans MBA Program

The Fertitta Veterans MBA Program is a unique, cohort-based program specifically designed for U.S. military veterans and active duty-students in the Two-year Full-time MBA program to support their transition to business school. Components of the program include a summer program, financial support, and an expanded Yellow Ribbon Program.

The Fertitta Veterans MBA Program refers to the selection of offerings available to veterans and active-duty students. Students can participate in the Summer Program with or without a scholarship (Fertitta or otherwise). Additionally, students can opt to forgo the Summer Program and start in the fall as part of the regular full-time start. Students who start in the fall can still receive the Fertitta Scholarship or Living Stipend.

No. Admitted students are not eligible for the Living Stipend if already receiving a scholarship.

No, students can receive the Scholarship or Living Stipend, regardless of whether they start the program in the Summer or Fall. 

There is not a separate application for the Fertitta Scholarship. Applicants simply check the box indicating interest in being considered for merit-based scholarships, and the admissions committee will review applications for scholarships. 

There is not a separate application for the Summer Program. Applicants must complete a program preference form after their admission interview indicating their preference: Summer Program or Fall Start. The start term selected will be reflected in their admission letter.

Veterans and active-duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces, admitted to the Two-year Full-time MBA program are eligible.

Admitted students find out if they have received a merit-based scholarship and if they are participating in the Summer Program at the time of admission, in their letter of admission.

NYU Stern proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, 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 per academic year to each eligible MBA student who opts to use Yellow Ribbon, and this will be matched by the Veterans Administration for a total award of up to $64,120 per year per student. Full-time MBA students who are eligible for and plan to use Yellow Ribbon benefits will also receive a $20,000 Fertitta Veterans Living Stipend if they are not already receiving a scholarship.

Yes, students eligible for VA Benefits can still receive the Living Stipend or Fertitta Scholarship. 

Students who are admitted without a scholarship will receive an email with information regarding their potential eligibility for the Living Stipend, as follow up to their letter of admission. Students are responsible for determining their VA Benefit eligibility.

Funds are disbursed to students in the Fall and Spring semesters of each year in the Two-year Full-time MBA program.

No, military applicants are considered for all merit-based scholarships, not just the Fertitta Scholarship. Applicants are reviewed for all scholarships at the time of admission.