St. Joseph’s University, New York was recently ranked #3 among the Top Ten Private Colleges by Military Friendly® and #9 among Military Spouse Friendly Schools. These accomplishments recognize the University as one of the best institutions for service members and veterans, and their spouses.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated in categories such as academic policies and compliance; graduation and career outcomes; culture and commitment; military student support and retention; admissions and orientation; and financial aid and loan repayment.
“It is an honor to be recognized once again by Military Friendly®,” said Heather Barry, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “We take pride in the services we provide for our military and student veterans. As they work toward their educational goals, we are there to support their personal, academic and professional success. This designation is a testament to our commitment to these students year after year.”
St. Joseph’s dedicated Office of Military and Veteran Services provides veteran and military students with the necessary resources that lead to academic success. The University’s Military and Veteran Career Development initiative provides individualized attention and veteran-centric resources to help military personnel have positive job search experiences.
St. Joseph’s is also a proud participant in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program and offers discounted tuition rates for service members and their families.