Fisher Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation

St. John Fisher University has once again earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, recognized as a Silver School.

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.

Fisher’s commitment to offering sustainable and impactful educational opportunities for military personnel has been instrumental in securing this prestigious recognition for the past 11 years. The University actively participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which assists veterans in covering additional tuition and fees beyond those provided by the post-9/11 GI Bill, and provides robust support for veterans.

“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.”