FSU Named to 2013 Military Friendly Schools List

Fairmont State University is among the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. Victory Media has named FSU to the 2013 Military Friendly Schools ® list.

“Fairmont State University is proud to be named as one of the nation’s most military friendly schools. FSU provides high-quality academic programs that are a great fit for those with military experience. Some of these programs include nursing, national security and intelligence and criminal justice,” said Dr. Maria Rose, FSU President. “West Virginia has an extremely large veteran population, and we are glad to make the transition to college as easy as possible for our military families.”

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Victory Media is the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The Military Friendly Schools ® media and web site, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, feature the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences.  The 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience.  These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility and other services to those who served.

“Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools ® shows Fairmont State University’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students,” said Sean Collins, Director for G.I. Jobs and Vice President at Victory Media.  “As interest in education grows we’re thrilled to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for schools.”

Now in its fourth year, the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools ® was compiled through extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 12,000 VA-approved schools nationwide. The survey results that comprise the 2013 list were independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology established by G.I. Jobs. Each year schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board (AAB) consisting of educators from schools across the country.  A full list of board members can be found at http://militaryfriendlyschools.com/board.

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