House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. 

Instead of new GS 116-11.5 (concerning the admissions of military personnel at UNC constituent institutions), moves those provisions into proposed new Part 8A, Military Admissions and Deferment, in Article 1 of GS Chapter 116 and makes the following changes to the proposed provisions. Expands upon the definition of Armed Forces to also include the North Carolina National Guard. Removes the definition of the term eligible applicant and defines applicant as an individual who has applied for admission to a constituent institution of UNC. Specifies that a UNC constituent institution must not deny admission to any applicant solely on the basis of the applicant's indication (was, must not deny admission to any applicant who indicates) that the applicant is serving or intends to serve in the uniformed services. Amends the provisions related to deferment to allow deferment for members and spouses of members of the Reserve Armed Forces for at least two years (was, for members of the reserve Armed Forces only); updates all periods of deferment so that they start running after entry into the reserve Armed Forces or the uniformed services (as applicable), instead of after the member accepts entry. Removes the provision that specified that these provisions do not supersede federal law or require a constituent institution to violate federal law. Makes additional organizational, clarifying, and technical changes. 

Instead of amending GS 116-143.3, moves the provisions concerning charging qualifying veterans in-state tuition and fees, into new GS 116-143.3B. Adds that the individual applying for benefits under this statute has the burden of proving that they are entitled to the benefits. Makes additional clarifying changes. 

Makes conforming changes to the act's titles.