From Auburn University at Montgomery
For the sixth consecutive year, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) has been designated a Top 10 “Military Friendly School” by Viqtory Media.
According to a Viqtory Media survey released Tuesday, AUM earned a No. 9 ranking in the “Small Public Schools” category for 2023-2024.
Located in Montgomery near Maxwell Air Force Base, AUM serves more than 800 military-affiliated students, including spouses and dependents.
“Auburn University at Montgomery offers a strong support network and resources to serve our active duty military students, veterans and their family members,” said AUM Chancellor Carl A. Stockton. “We have created an academic environment for this special student population that not only ensures we meet their needs but provides them with unique experiences while at our institution.”
The annual recognition from Viqtory is the longest-running and most comprehensive review of college and university investments in serving military veteran and military-affiliated students.
Viqtory Media’s “Military Friendly Schools survey” is offered to more 8,800 schools nationwide, holding each school to a higher standard than in previous years in their assessment. Schools are assessed on their ability to meet the minimum thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans, according to the survey.
Schools are also evaluated in areas such as culture and commitment, military student support services, and admissions and orientation.
AUM is a value to Montgomery’s military community because of its close proximity to many military installations, staffed Veteran and Military Resource Center, veteran services, military and dependent scholarships, and AUM Guard Card initiative, Viqtory Media noted.
Learn more: https://www.aum.edu/aum-recognized-as-a-top-10-military-friendly-school/
