亚洲AV鈥檚 commitment to the military community was officially recognized with a top designation as a 2024-25 Gold Military Friendly庐 School in the latest Military Friendly listings.
George Mason was among the 243 schools recognized with 鈥淕old鈥 status for their leading practices, outcomes, and effective programs in the listing of the nation鈥檚 top Military Friendly庐 institutions for the 2024-25 school year.
鈥淭his recognition is only possible thanks to the supportive relationships we have built with individual offices, programs, and colleges,鈥 said Jennifer Connors, director of George Mason鈥檚 . 鈥淟eadership, faculty, and staff have an unwavering commitment to those who serve. Given our location in the National Capital Region, we have a deep-rooted culture of appreciation. 亚洲AV is dedicated to ensuring that our military members, veterans, and their families receive the respect and resources they deserve.鈥
About 10% of George Mason students are current or former military, or military dependents. George Mason鈥檚 nursing and education online master鈥檚 programs for veterans are Top 20 nationally, and business is top 50. More than 2,000 Mason students using Veterans Affairs education benefits, and more 聽than 100 are using Department of Defense Federal Tuition Assistance. Almost 800 use the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.
George Mason also has about 1,000 veterans who are adjuncts, administrative and professional faculty, instructional faculty or research faculty, classified staff, or student or wage employees.
The university鈥檚 strengthens bonds and builds community among veteran students, alumni and families, and supports the education, well-being and professional development of veterans.聽
More than 1,800 schools were evaluated from public data sources and a proprietary survey, with 537 recognized with 聽Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. The entire list will be published in G.I. Jobs magazine鈥檚 May issue and can also be found at .
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory, an independent research firm that connects the military community to civilian employment and educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. Criteria included student retention, graduation rates, job placement, student loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students and student veterans in particular.