Frequently Asked Questions


What is the G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Schools list?


Now in its 4th year, the G.I. Jobs team approaches 12000+ schools, asking them to participate in this industry leading annual survey to help military personnel, veterans and military dependents find schools that are going above and beyond for them.

How is it different from other ‘military friendly’ lists?


The G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Schools list is determined mathematically from school survey submissions.

No essays are required, therefore no subjective opinions are taking into consideration.

Advertising on the Military Friendly Schools list is not evaluated as part of the survey, nor a factor in making the list.

Do schools have to pay to participate?


There is no fee to participate.


What other surveys does G.I. Jobs produce?


9th Annual list of Military Friendly Employers, 5th Annual list of Military Spouse Friendly Employers, 3rd Annual list of Military Friendly Franchises, 1st Annual list of Military Friendly Cities.

I understand members of the military can also go online and take a survey about the colleges, why is that important?


The Military Friendly Schools student surveys are an important component of our overall evaluation because we get a boots on the ground, first-hand account of their experience. This peer evaluation is very powerful and we’ve found that prospective students seek out personal reviews from a veteran like themselves. Look for the “thumbs up” icon next to a school name for student reviews.

How is the survey distributed/completed?


Key personnel at 12000+ schools are invited by snail mail and email delivery to a secure web portal to enter applicable information via a proprietary PIN code.

How can a school be added to the list?


Schools cannot be added to the list mid-year. The survey is open from spring time to early summer, with the list running from early September for 12 months. A school must wait until the new survey is open before they can be considered via our survey.

What methodology and survey criteria do you use to determine the list of “Military Friendly Schools”?

You can view more information on our Methodology page.

I’m a student looking for a specific school, but can’t find it on the Military Friendly Schools site. Why not?

The reason you cannot find the school on the Military Friendly Schools list is because the university did not make the Military Friendly Schools list for the current year. You will need to contact the school directly for specific information.

How do I request information from a school on your website?

From the homepage use either the College Matchmaker tool or type in the name of a specific school to view a list of search results. From the results page, click on the box on the left side of the page next to the school’s name to add them to “My List”. Once the schools are in your list, click on the “My List” icon on the right side of the page.

What should I do if I can't find an answer to my question?

Submit your question to our panel of experts through our Ask An Expert page.

Why do some schools have a box that allows users to add them to “My List” and some schools do not?

Schools that have chosen to advertise on our site have the capability to send you information directly. If you are interested in a school that does not have a box allowing you to request information, please contact their admissions department and tell them you came from MilitaryFriendlySchools.com

How do I get a copy of the print Guide to Military Friendly Schools?

Our print guide contains a comprehensive list of this year’s Military Friendly Schools and the full school profiles. The print guides are distributed quarterly to military Education Service Offices throughout the country. Additionally, you can purchase one and have it mailed directly to you.

I’m a school administrator and our profile contains an error or omission. How can I get it fixed?

Contact us at: educator@militaryfriendlyschools.com or 412-269-1663 x138

I’m a school administrator and we are interested in participating on MilitaryFriendlySchools.com. How do I get more information?

Contact us at: educator@militaryfriendlyschools.com or 412-269-1663 x138

How do I  stop receiving e-mails from your site, or close my user profile?

Please e-mail privacy@victorymediainc.com

How do I get more information on the veterans groups at a particular school, or get a group started on my campus?

Check to see if there is already a veterans group on the Student Veterans of American homepage.

If not, contact the Student Veterans of America to start one.


Can’t find what you are looking for? Feel free to contact us with any additional questions.