Wayne State College earned the Silver status in the 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools® rankings and was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly® School.
Wayne State College has earned the Silver status in the 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools® designation, recognizing its commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
The College was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School®, reflecting its support for spouses pursuing education and career advancement.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation are evaluated using a combination of public data sources and responses to a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 companies participated in this year's evaluation.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings are developed by Military Friendly, in consultation with its Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings are based on an institution's performance in such areas as student recruitment, retention, academic progress, graduation rates, career placement, and support services for military-connected students.
At Wayne State College, military-connected students are supported through flexible policies, dedicated resources, and financial assistance designed to reduce barriers to degree completion. Service members and veterans may receive academic credit for prior military training and experience, helping them save time and money while progressing toward their degree.
The College also offers priority registration for students using VA benefits, ensuring access to required courses and a smooth path to graduation. In the event of active-duty deployment, Wayne State provides flexible options, including course withdrawals, incompletes, and tuition adjustments, allowing students to continue their education with minimal disruption.
Financial support options include Military Tuition Assistance, G.I. Bill benefits, and participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, along with scholarships specifically for military members, veterans, and their families. Together, these services reflect Wayne State’s commitment to helping military-connected students succeed from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
"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," said Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships for Military Friendly® . "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."
Wayne State College will be featured in the 2026-27 Guide to Military Friendly Schools®, published in the April issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. More than 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools® designation. Military Friendly® is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly® is not affiliated with nor endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. For a data-driven lists and methodology, visit the Military Friendly® website.