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Financial Aid FAQ

Welcome to the Financial Aid FAQ. Get the answer to this and many other NC State Operations Research-related FAQs.

Last Updated: 08/11/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

Is there an opportunity for me to receive financial support?

  • All applicants automatically qualify for financial support, which includes fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Visit the Graduate School Financial Support page for more details; no additional application is necessary.
  • Departmental teaching or research assistantships are available, primarily for Ph.D. students. These assistantships offer varying stipends that cover monthly expenses, fees, and tuition based on funding sources. Teaching assistantships provide monthly salaries, health insurance, and tuition coverage; refer to the Cashier’s Office for fee details.
  • Explore financial aid options such as scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment at the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office.
  • You can expect to receive financial aid offers between late February and mid-April.

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About the NC State Operations Research Program

The Operations Research Graduate Program (OR) at NC State University distinguishes itself through collaboration across the Colleges of Engineering and Sciences and the Poole College of Management. Our faculty expertise spans engineering, science, management, textiles, and forestry.

Moreover, we proudly welcome our nation’s veterans and military families. The Military OR Group includes active-duty US service members and military veterans from all branches. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Military-friendly Programs, it has been named a Military Friendly.

About Operations Research Degrees

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The program offers three advanced degrees and two minors:

Furthermore, you can often secure teaching and research assistant positions across various departments such as computer science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mathematics, and statistics.