Military vets, service members, and spouses find great support at Alfred State
Pictured, Alfred State veterinary tech major Elizabeth Reed is one of Alfred State’s student veterans
Alfred State has been named a silver level public school in 2026-27 Military Friendly® School ranking recognizing the college’s commitment to supporting veterans, service members, and their families.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® survey.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Military Friendly®, in consultation with 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.
In addition to earning a silver ranking in the small public school category, Alfred State was recognized as a Military Friendly® spouse school. As part of its commitment to serving student veterans, Alfred State offers a veterans’ lounge, supports the Veterans United club, offers exemptions on parking fees for student veterans, and honors academic achievement with the SALUTE honor society.
“We are proud to be recognized for our work with our veterans and their families,” commented Veterans Advisory Committee Chair Joann Bloxsom. “Working with this student population is very rewarding and we continue to try to add services to help the transition from military to student life as seamless and easy as possible.”
Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships at Military Friendly®, said, “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. 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.”
Alfred State will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Military Friendly Schools® in the April issue of G.I. Jobs ® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
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At Alfred State College, hands-on experience leads to career success. An emphasis on applied learning enables students to reach goals and develop the skills needed to thrive at in-demand jobs. With over 80 majors, 100 clubs and civic groups, and 18 NCAA Division III sports, Alfred State prepares students to become leaders, achievers, and Pioneers who are ready to Hit the Ground Running …
