PSU again named Military Friendly

  Monday, November 21, 2016 2:00 AM
  News

Pittsburg, KS

For the seventh consecutive year, Victory Media has selected Pittsburg State University for its list of Military Friendly Schools. The 2017 list of Military Friendly Schools is available online and will be printed in the December issue of G.I. Jobs and the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools.

According to Michelle Hensley, the veterans certifying official in PSU’ Registrar’s Office, the designation reflects years of ongoing support by the university for veterans and their families. Vets say that work is paying off.

“Pittsburg State has been a wonderful experience for me as a student veteran,” said Lucas Arnold, a junior recreation major, originally from Neodesha, Kan. “PSU does an awesome job of facilitating and creating a welcoming environment for veterans who want to better their future. The university is also extremely concerned with how our veterans feel about their learning experience and environment. There isn't a better place around that gives you caring help, college pride, and the best possible learning experience.”

According to Victory Media, the Military Friendly Schools designation is based on a process that includes extensive research and a nationwide data-driven survey. The Military Friendly Schools and a similar Military Friendly Employers list are intended to help veterans as they make decisions about continuing their education or seeking employment.

In addition to the survey, schools and university were measured on criteria that included student veteran retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence and loan default rates.

More information for members of the military, veterans and their families can be found at http://www.pittstate.edu/admission/information/veteran/index.dot.