Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830
earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and
found at www.militaryfriendly.com Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan
Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. “At Ave Maria School of Law, we are honored to support those who have served our nation. Being recognized as a Military Friendly® School reflects our deep commitment to providing veterans and active-duty service members with the
resources, respect, and opportunities they deserve as they pursue their legal education,” John M. Czarnetzky, Dean and “Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation
show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.” – Kayla Lopez, Vice President, Military Friendly®

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