WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Pennsylvania College of Technology’s commitment to veterans and active service members has earned “Military Friendly School” distinction for 2025-26. It’s the 10th time the college has received the honor.
More than 8,800 schools nationwide were evaluated using public data sources, input from student veterans and responses from a proprietary survey. Penn College was given Gold status in the small public school category.
“We are honored to once again receive the ‘Military Friendly’ designation. At Penn College, we are deeply committed to supporting our veteran and military-affiliated students, and this recognition reflects the ongoing efforts of our entire campus community,” said Anthony J. Pace, vice president for enrollment and academic operations. “These students bring so much to our campus, and we’re proud to create a place where they can feel supported and thrive.”
There are 115 veterans, 52 currently serving military and 81 military dependents enrolled.
“Being chosen as a ‘Military Friendly School’ is now the standard at Penn College. We have developed a tradition of taking care of our veterans and military community, and our students have grown to expect only the best from us in this area,” said Chet Beaver, assistant director of student advocacy for veteran and military resources.
Services and benefits available to military and veterans include a designated point of contact for counseling needs and career services, a separate student processing procedure with assistance from veterans, in-state tuition cost, waiver of tuition deposit, outreach program for veteran-student families, reduced fees at the Robert & Maureen Dunham Children’s Learning Center, and a central location to gather, collaborate and study: the Major General Fred F. Marty Veterans & Military Resource Center.
Penn College was named the top school for veteran students in the Regional Colleges (North) classification in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
The 2025-26 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
“Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the military community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard,” said Kayla Lopez, vice president of Military Friendly.
For more information on resources available to veterans and military at Penn College, visit www.pct.edu/veterans.
Penn College is a national leader in applied technology education. Visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free 800-367-9222.