Our veterans represent a significant part of our community and hail from every branch and role within the U.S. military. Through their unique experiences, they have honed valuable skills in leadership and conflict resolution that primes them for a business career. Georgetown McDonough is committed to equipping our veterans with the tools to exceed their expectations.
As you begin your McDonough application, access these external resources to strengthen your candidacy and simplify the process.
Access these resources to brush up on your academics as you prepare for the classroom.
Participate in these hands-on events to build your network and hone the skills required to succeed at business school.
Georgetown University is a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program, which is available to military students who are 100% eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits and are not on active duty or receiving transferred benefits from a spouse on active duty.
The Veterans Office serves as a liaison and advisor to ensure prospective and current military students receive accurate and comprehensive information about finances and access to veterans benefits.
To have an idea of what benefit award packages may look like, download our sample MBA tuition scenarios.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Explore more information provided by the U.S. government about education benefits offered through the VA.
There are numerous military-connected scholarships that can help subsidize your McDonough education. To expand your search, you also can access the Office of Student Financial Services’ database of external scholarships.
Jason McCarthy says “One of the great things that the military taught me is that you have to do stuff. You can’t just intellectualize everything. You will solve it in the doing.” Georgetown McDonough helped him shape that ethos into a multimillion dollar business.
Read Jason’s StoryMcDonough seeks to make the transition back to the classroom as seamless as possible. Before class even begins, we host a Vet Pre-Orientation to set expectations and highlight resources to prepare you for the coursework. Questions as simple as what to wear to class (casual, unless otherwise specified) will be covered, as we know that some of our veteran students will be making a cultural transition as well by returning to school.
The McDonough Military Association (MMA) is a group of veteran students who form both a social and professional network to promote engagement and outreach. This organization facilitates career-oriented professional development and provides opportunities to serve the broader community.
Some highlighted activities:
For students who are relocating to be closer to McDonough, the Office of Neighborhood Life has numerous resources to find housing in our local neighborhoods. Georgetown University also provides the GUTS shuttle system to provide free transportation to campus from surrounding locales. For students with families, Georgetown Partners and Families provides a social and professional and network for spouses and partners as they also make the transition to a new community and Georgetown McDonough.
We have veterans from various backgrounds pursuing their careers in business. If you would like to connect with a current student, please contact the McDonough Military Association at mba-vets@georgetown.edu.
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