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Annually the survey opens for registration in July, Links are distributed in August and the initial deadlines is the third wed of December. We accept rolling submissions for gold, silver, bronze, and designated awards after the December deadline until we close the survey on the third wed of June. Editorial cut offs are as follows.
1st Deadline: December (Third wed of the month) – Top Ten Determinations
2nd Deadline: January (Third Wednesday of the month) – inclusion in MFS Guide 1.0
Soft Close: February (Third Wednesday of the month)-inclusion in MFS Guide 2.0
Hard/Final Close: June (Third Wednesday of the month)- Web Listing
Please visit our step by step tutorial and help course for questions around survey responses and reporting data.
The list of Military Friendly® Schools and Military Spouse Friendly Schools® ratings are assessed through the evaluation of both public data about the institution and proprietary data gathered through our free Military Friendly® Schools survey. The annual, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey assessment is offered at no cost to more than 8,800 institutions nationwide. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than in previous years via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and our Advisory Council.
Survey responses are weighted according to the categories here. Final survey results and ratings are determined by combining an institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet minimum thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
We use a third party platform for the execution and audit of our scoring and methodology used for the Military Friendly® Schools list using the criteria set forth by VIQTORY.
One of the most important components of the Survey is meeting the metrical benchmarks. Many institutions fall short or do not even fill this sections out.
– Graduation rate for all students or veteran students alone is 50% or higher
– 1 year retention rate for all students or veteran students alone is 50% or higher
– 2 year retention rate for all students or veteran students alone is 50% or higher
– Loan default rate for all students or veteran students alone is 20% or lower
– Job placement rate for all students or veteran students alone is 50% or higher
– Transfer rate for all students or veteran students alone is 50% or higher
We use public data sources to check that the institution has three or more of the following federal programs in operation and good standing:
Finally, we use public data sources to check that the institution does not have any federal precautionary flags against it, such as those listed below.
Want to understand why your score is lower this year?
There is a multitude of reason why your designation my have dropped or you are ranked lower this year than last. This section will go over some of the reasons why your status may be lower this year.
Find out how to expand and improve your military program and ensure you meet requirements of the survey.
Here are the most common reasons why institutions receive the not-friendly designation:
Here is a list of the possible reasons your institution could end up on the Bad Actors List. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to the Survey Support Team.
• Graduate School
• Large Community College
• Large Public
• Non-Traditional/Online/Vocational
• Private Not Offering Doctorate
• Private Offering Doctorate
• Small Community College
• Small Public
• Tier 1 Research
• Tier 2 Research
Our Military Friendly® Awards provide a more competitive view of how an organization is performing compared with similar organizations.
Fell within the point bracket representing 28%-40% and above in comparison to an aggregate of Top Scores within the aggregate scores from leading institutions trailing 3 years.
Fell within the point bracket representing 28%-40% and above in comparison to an aggregate of Top Scores within the aggregate scores from leading institutions trailing 3 years.
Scores met and exceeded the minimal benchmarks for qualification.
We group Military Friendly® designated organizations into award categories based on revenue (for companies) or enrollment size and type (for colleges). An organization may earn one or several awards, or they may simply meet the standard and be designated Military Friendly® with no award.
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Past participants can click to request a PDF copy of your companies responses from last year or previous years. Results will be sent to your company email address.
Click below to download a Blank copy of the survey of the survey Questions. At this time due the survey is only provided in two formats Microsoft word or PDF Format.
If you are need of your companies survey link for completion. Click the button below and we will email your personalized link. Result are sent through an automated system please check your spam folder.
New to survey process and curious about how to get started. New companies take the first step by completing the pledge. Click the button to learn more on getting started.
Did you miss the notice? Click to get your companies most recent Awards notice and results email to you. Results are sent via an automated system, please check your spam folder.
You can now edit your profile and make changes through the Military Friendly Talent Exchange. Access the exchange.
You can also download the logos right from our website here.
You can now edit your profile and make changes through the Military Friendly Talent Exchange. Access the exchange.
You can also download the logos right from our website here.
Want to know your companies award history? are you looking for historical information on your organization? Click the button to have your records sent. Results are sent via an automated system, please check your spam folder.
Looking to order a plaque for your company? Click the button to access the commerce portal and purchase plaques.
Past participants can click to request a PDF copy of your companies responses from last year or previous years. Results will be sent to your company email address.
Click below to download a Blank copy of the survey of the survey Questions. At this time due the survey is only provided in two formats Microsoft word or PDF Format.
If you are need of your companies survey link for completion. Click the button below and we will email your personalized link. Result are sent through an automated system please check your spam folder.
New to survey process and curious about how to get started. New companies take the first step by completing the pledge click the button to learn more on getting started.
Did you miss the notice? Click to get your companies most recent Awards notice and results email to you. Results are sent via an automated system, please check your spam folder.
You can now edit your profile and make changes through the Military Friendly Talent Exchange. Access the exchange.
You can also download the logos right from our website here.
You can now edit your profile and make changes through the Military Friendly Talent Exchange. Access the exchange.
You can also download the logos right from our website here.
Want to know your companies award history? are you looking for historical information on your organization? Click the button to have your records sent. Results are sent via an automated system, please check your spam folder.
Looking to order a plaque for your company. Click the button to access the commerce portal and purchase plaques.
You can now download logos through your profile on the Military Friendly Talent Exchange. Access the exchange.
Click to download boilerplates and press templates.
Click to download brand guidelines and logo usage.
Click to download brand guidelines and logo usage.
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