Halifax Community College announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Gold designation.

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 this link 

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.

“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,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of Military Friendly. “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.”  

Veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents may be eligible for various educational benefits to help finance their education. “Halifax Community College’s Veterans Affairs office is here to assist you with any questions you may have,” the college said.

For more information about HCC’s student veteran programs, visit this link