Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College has earned the Military Friendly designation for the 14th year and achieved the GOLD status, the highest level awarded by VIQTORY, Inc. for higher education institutions. This GOLD status is given to colleges and universities that show an outstanding commitment to serving the military and veteran members of their student body.
A Military Friendly designation helps active military personnel and veterans find the best schools that will help them reach their academic goals. Out of the 1,800 higher education institutions that took part in the survey, only 835 schools in the nation earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.
VICTORY, Inc. chooses which institutions will receive the Military Friendly designation by analyzing public data from federal government sources and conducting comprehensive surveys. The organization focuses on schools that have high student retention, graduation percentages, job placement rates, and financial support.
This designation highlights the efforts of the Mount Aloysius faculty and staff to help United States service personnel on their academic journeys. The College waives application fees and tuition deposits for veterans to help make higher education more accessible and affordable. Mount Aloysius also has a Military Service Members Social Club on campus to promote togetherness and belonging. The Military Friendly listing helps military personnel, veterans and their family members find educational opportunities, and Mount Aloysius will continue to actively support military students and their families.
