Halifax Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Silver designation.

Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. 

Over 3,200 companies participated in the survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by consultation with the Military Friendly and the Military Friendly Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. 

Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score, public data, and an assessment of the institution’s ability to meet and exceed thresholds for student recruitment, retention, academic progress, graduation rates, career placement, and support services for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

 “Earning the Military Friendly designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a reflection of an institution’s deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships for the organization. “These schools don’t just open doors for veterans and military spouses, they build sustainable pathways for academic success and long-term impact. Their support is transformative, proving that investing in military-connected students is both a moral imperative and a standard for educational excellence.”

HCC will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Schools in the April issue of Military Friendly G.I. Jobs magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com

“Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community,” the college said.

Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the designation. Military Friendly is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. 

Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com

Veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents may be eligible for various educational benefits to help finance their education. 

For more information about HCC’s student veteran programs, visit halifaxcc.edu/services-support/veterans-services