Franklin University Recognized as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School and Military Spouse Friendly® School

Contact:

Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, a top choice for working adults and military-connected learners, is proud to announce its continued recognition as a 2025–2026 Military Friendly® School, earning a prestigious Top 10 Gold ranking—ranking ninth in the Non-Traditional / Online Only / Vocational category, a designation that reflects the University’s commitment to flexible, career-focused degree programs.

This latest honor marks 16 consecutive years of recognition, spotlighting Franklin’s long-standing efforts to provide accessible, high-quality education for military service members, veterans, and their families.

Franklin University has also been named a 2025–2026 Military Spouse Friendly® School, once again earning a Top 10 Gold ranking. This award celebrates the University's dedicated support of military spouses pursuing graduate education, emphasizing the school’s mission to create meaningful opportunities for the entire military community.

Why Franklin University Military and Veteran Students Choose Franklin
Franklin University is designed to meet the needs of military students, offering a wide array of support services and benefits that help them succeed. From online degrees tailored for active-duty military, to personalized advising and generous tuition discounts, the University empowers students to reach their educational and career goals.

Military and veteran students benefit from:
•    Flexible online degrees that fit the unique time requirements of active-duty military
•    Priority course registration
•    Centralized academic advising for streamlined support
•    Expert assistance with VA education benefits
•    Access to military and veteran-specific scholarships
•    A dedicated military student lounge on campus
•    Special undergraduate tuition rate of $250 per credit hour
•    Reduced graduate tuition of $536 credit hour for military students

These benefits, combined with Franklin’s online learning format and career-relevant degree programs, make it one of the best universities for veterans and military families seeking flexible, accredited education options.

About the Military Friendly® Designation
The Military Friendly® Schools designation, developed by VIQTORY, is based on public data and a proprietary survey that evaluates universities on criteria such as student retention, graduation rates, job placement, loan repayment, and support services for student veterans. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025–2026 evaluation process, and 830 institutions earned awards for exceeding benchmark standards.

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process,” said Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Military Friendly®. “Schools like Franklin University demonstrate a clear commitment by not only meeting but exceeding these standards—offering real value to the military community.”

Learn More About Military Student Support at Franklin
Whether you are an active-duty service member, veteran, or military spouse, Franklin University offers an affordable, flexible, and supportive environment designed for your success. Explore education benefits and discover how Franklin can help you earn your degree online while serving your country by visiting: franklin.edu/admissions/military-veterans.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).