Gordon State College Earns Silver Military Friendly® School Designation for 2025-2026
By Karolina Philmon, GSC marketing manager
Gordon State College has been named a 2025–2026 Military Friendly® School, earning Silver status in recognition of its continued commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
“We are so proud to have been upgraded to Silver Military Friendly® status this year,” said Ashley Travis, GSC adult learner coordinator. “We truly strive to create an environment where those who have served our country feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their educational goals.”
The Military Friendly® Schools list, published by G.I. Jobs magazine and available at www.militaryfriendly.com, evaluates institutions based on public data and a proprietary survey that assesses student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, and support services for military-affiliated students.
More than 1,800 colleges and universities participated in this year’s survey. GSC was among the select group awarded Silver distinction for exceeding the standard in serving military-connected students. The college was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly® School for its demonstrated support of military spouses pursuing higher education.
This recognition highlights Highlander Nation’s commitment to military-affiliated students. GSC’s Student Veteran and Adult Learner (SVAL) Association supports this population through peer engagement, leadership development, and access to academic and personal resources. The SVAL Association is an active member of Student Veterans of America (SVA), a national organization that advocates for and empowers student veterans.
The Military Friendly® School designation is awarded by Viqtory, an organization that connects the military community to educational and employment opportunities. The designation promotes data-driven standards and encourages institutions to continually improve their programs and services.
“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process,” said Kayla Lopez, Military Friendly® vice president. “Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provides opportunity for the military community. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.”
For more information on GSC’s military and veteran student support, visit www.gordonstate.edu.
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About Military Friendly® Schools:
The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate.
Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
About Viqtory:
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.viqtory.com.