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Veterans in the classroom

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Brass to Class Act

Veterans in a college classroom

Through the Brass to Class Act for North Carolina veterans, you can be awarded one year of teaching experience credit for every two years of leadership and instructional responsibilities during military service. That means a $1,000 pay raise for every one year of teaching experience. 

Learn more about the Brass to Class Act here

Yellow Ribbon Program

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North Carolina participates in the federal Yellow Ribbon program that covers the difference in cost between the in-state tuition of a public school and its out-of-state costs so that any veteran can enroll at a NC college at the in-state rate.

At the national level through the Yellow Ribbon Program, veterans who attend participating higher education institutions are eligible to earn a postsecondary degree free of charge at public schools, or for significantly reduced rates at private schools. Find out if your school participates

Additional Resources

Becoming a teacher doesn't have to break the bank. Find scholarships and financial assistance to meet your specific needs or learn more about Financial Aid here.

  • TeachNC Scholarship: To make it more affordable to apply to an educator preparation program, you can apply for a $1,000 scholarship directly from us. 
  • Don’t let fees hold you back from fulfilling your mission. We'll we cover up to $100 of your expenses when you apply to one of our partner programs. Check out our Fee Reimbursement program for more info. 

Where can I learn more?

Our mission is to help you discover if a career in teaching is right for you.

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