Computer Stipend Instructions

Park Scholars may receive a maximum $2,000 one-time stipend to purchase a personal computer and other approved peripherals. The $2,000 stipend is available through the spring semester of the first year of enrollment and must be requested by May 1, 2026, and used by May 31, 2026.The NC State bookstore, Wolfpack Outfitters, is the only provider of computers and approved peripherals for Park Scholars.

DO NOT order your computer before you have completed the required proposal process and received approval from the Park Scholarships Business Officer (BO).

Computer proposals can be submitted for review beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

It is important that your computer meets or exceeds your needs during the entirety of your four years at NC State.

The NC State bookstore has worked with colleges to provide computer recommendations. Park Scholars should use these recommendations specific to your college as a starting point to purchase a computer that also meets/exceeds the following minimums:

Minimum Requirements

Devices such as iPad, iPad Pro, tablet, Chromebook, and Pixelbook are not allowed to be purchased with computer stipend funds, as they cannot adequately substitute for a laptop or desktop. If you have any questions, please reach out to your college or the bookstore s computer sales staff.

You can obtain a quote from Wolfpack Outfitters via the online system or via email.

Online quotes: If you want to order a computer currently in the online inventory, with no additional requests or specifications:

●        Add the desired device to your cart and save a copy of the cart as a PDF.

●        Confirm that the PDF displays all the device specifications and the total price, tax included.

○        Note: The website will only show what is currently available in the bookstore inventory

Specialized Quotes: If you want to order a computer not currently listed in the online inventory, or want to request additional memory or specifications:

●        Email the bookstore at theTechDen@ncsu.edu listing what device and specifications you are looking for, and the bookstore will respond with a cost and time to delivery estimate.

●     Confirm that the cost estimate displays all the device specifications and the total price, tax included.

If your computer is less than the maximum stipend amount of $2,000.00, you can request the use of the remaining funds for approved peripherals. These must be purchased through Wolfpack Outfitters.

If your submitted quote includes additional peripherals, you will note that on the quote submission form.

Funds that are not requested by May 1 and spent by May 31 of your first year of enrollment will expire.

The Business Officer will review your request and be in touch if they need additional information from you. They will review your request to make sure:

1)    Your laptop meets the required minimums detailed above

2)    Any requested peripherals are on the approved list.

Please carefully review all specifications before submitting your request.

Submit your request via this form.

When your request has been approved, the Business Officer will send an email (including your quote) to the Tech Den notifying them that the purchase is approved.

1. You will be copied on the email
2. The Tech Den will confirm receipt of the order and process it for fulfillment

When the order is ready for pickup, the bookstore will contact you.

Computers cannot be shipped to you. You may pick up your order in Talley Student Union during their hours of operationafter you are contacted that your computer is ready.

If your order s total cost is more than $2,000, you are responsible for paying the balance directly to the bookstore when you pick up the computer.

Within TWO WEEKS of receiving your computer and any approved peripherals, you must submit your receipt. If the receipts are not submitted on time, your stipend may be revoked, and you will be responsible for the entirety of the cost.

Your receipt must

1. Be itemized
2. Include tax
3. Show the method of payment
4. Show a zero balance

Note: Packing slips, original quotes, or invoices are NOT considered receipts by NC State.

Submit your final receipt, saved as a PDF, via this form.

Peripherals are reasonable purchases to support the use of a computer required for educational purposes. You can use your $2,000 stipend to cover the following additional items: (The stipend will not cover the cost of earbuds/headphones)

●        Printer

●        External keyboard

●        External mouse

●        Maintenance contract beyond 3 years (3-year contracts are automatically included with purchases through Wolfpack Outfitters)

If you would like to request a peripheral that is not listed above, contact the Business Officer (parkscholars@ncsu.edu or 919-515-3794) BEFORE submitting your request and include your rationale for its necessity. These requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Within TWO WEEKS of receiving your approved peripherals, you must submit your receipt. If the receipts are not submitted on time, your stipend may be revoked, and you will be responsible for the entirety of the cost.