The North Carolina Veterans Scholarships Class II is for students with a veteran parent rated by USDVA as much as 20 percent but less than 100 percent disabled due to wartime service as defined in the law, or was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received. Students in public, community and technical colleges or institutes will receive free tuition, a room allowance, a board allowance, and exemption from certain mandatory fees set forth in the law. Students in private college and junior colleges will receive $7,000 per nine-month academic year. The scholarship may be renewed for four academic years if used within 8 years. Two recommendations must be submitted, at least one recommendation must be from a teacher, guidance counselor, professor, or academic counselor. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the scholarship and the documents that must be submitted.