Lake Superior College earned Silver status as a 2026-27 School in the large community college category.
More than 3,200 schools participated in this year鈥檚 survey, with 878 earning designation and 830 receiving special awards for exceeding the standard. This is the 17th annual list of Military Friendly Schools.
鈥淟ake Superior College has strived to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for our military-affiliated students,鈥� said Luke Notman , Veterans and Financial Aid Advisor at 91涩漫 鈥淭his has been accomplished through our policies and directives, which are geared toward protecting and encouraging academic growth for all our veterans and men and women currently serving. We provide military-affiliated students with a space to call their own, which can help them continue building relationships with other students who share their experiences.鈥�
This recognition reflects the support military-affiliated students can find at 91涩漫. Through dedicated advising, help navigating military education benefits, and access to the Veterans Resource Center, 91涩漫 works to create a welcoming environment where veterans, service members, and their families can connect, find support, and stay focused on their academic and career goals.
鈥淓arning the Military Friendly designation is more than a badge of honor; it reflects an institution鈥檚 deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served,鈥� said Kayla Lopez, vice president of memberships for Military Friendly. 鈥淭hese schools don鈥檛 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.鈥�
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Military Friendly, in consultation with the Military Friendly Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization鈥檚 survey score, public data, and an assessment of the institution鈥檚 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.
鈥淲e are honored to be recognized with a Silver rating, and we remain committed to building even more resources and support for our military-affiliated students,鈥� said Notman. 鈥淥ur goal is to continue improving retention, graduation rates, and the overall student experience.鈥�
is the national standard that measures an organization鈥檚 commitment, effort, and effectiveness in providing meaningful benefits to the military community. More than 3,200 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly designations. Military Friendly is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Rankings are produced through a rules-based algorithm.
