Wor-Wic Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Gold Award designation in the small community college category by Military Friendly®, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business representing the interests of the people who come from the military, military spouse and veteran community.
Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 organizations participated in the survey. Ratings 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.
At Wor-Wic, veterans, active-duty members, National Guard, reservists and eligible family members can use one of several Veterans Administration G.I. Bill educational benefits while attending college. In addition to educational benefits, eligible military students can use their active duty and reserve tuition assistance while attending Wor-Wic. Jason M. King is Wor-Wic’s director of veterans services and is available to help current and prospective students who are veterans or active military personnel.
“Wor-Wic takes pride in our veteran students and the services we provide for them,” said King. “Every year, we have an average of 300 veteran, military and eligible dependent students.”
“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,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships, Military Friendly. “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.”
The full Military Friendly Schools list and data can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
