OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Defense (NSA CAE-CD)
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense program training cybersecurity defenders in vulnerability assessment, cloud forensics, malware reverse engineering, and DoD network defense.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA 2.75+ with strong algebra and mathematics coursework.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts and personal statement.
- Recommendation letters
- One teacher or counselor recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NC Promise Tuition ($500/semester for NC residents; $2,500/semester out-of-state) plus DoD Cyber Scholarships
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,000/year in-state; $5,000/year out-of-state (under NC Promise state subsidy)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fayetteville State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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