{"id":125014,"date":"2026-05-26T08:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/?p=125014"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:39:26","slug":"montclair-recognized-as-2026-2027-military-friendly-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/2026\/05\/26\/montclair-recognized-as-2026-2027-military-friendly-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Montclair Recognized as 2026-2027 Military Friendly\u00ae School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montclair State University has been recognized as a Military Friendly\u00ae School<\/a> and awarded Silver status for its strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and military spouses through accessible, high-quality academic programs and student success initiatives.<\/p>\n

This designation places Montclair among institutions nationwide that demonstrate a sustained commitment to serving the military community. As an R2 research institution with a Friendly status, the University was evaluated on key measures including student support, academic outcomes, retention and career readiness for military-affiliated learners.<\/p>\n

This recognition reflects Montclair State University\u2019s ongoing commitment to helping military-connected students and families succeed through flexible learning opportunities, dedicated resources and a student-centered approach designed to support long-term academic and career achievement.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilitary-connected students and families bring exceptional leadership, resilience and real-world experience to our campus community,\u201d said Jon Gubitosi, assistant director of Veteran and Military Services. \u201cWe are proud to support their educational journeys and help them reach their academic and career goals through programs designed with their needs in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Military Friendly Schools\u00ae designation is based on a comprehensive evaluation process that assesses institutions on student retention, graduation outcomes, career placement and the effectiveness of services supporting military-connected students. The recognition serves as a national benchmark for institutions committed to serving those who have served.<\/p>\n

To learn more about programs and support for military affiliated students at Montclair State University, visit the University\u2019s Veteran and Military Services webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Military Friendly\u00ae<\/h2>\n

Military Friendly\u00ae is the standard that measures an organization\u2019s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,900 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly\u00ae designation. Military Friendly\u00ae is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly\u00ae 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\u00ae lists and methodology can be found at https:\/\/www.militaryfriendly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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