Wright State University Earns Military-Friendly Silver Ranking for 2026-27
DAYTON, Ohio — Wright State University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School, securing the Silver ranking for the 2026-27 academic year. The honor highlights the university’s continued commitment to supporting military-connected students through specialized programs, services, and an inclusive campus culture.
A Campus Hub for Military Support
At the heart of Wright State’s efforts is its Veteran and Military Center (VMC), which serves approximately 850 military-affiliated students each semester. This includes active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, military spouses, dependents, and personnel from nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
“This recognition reflects years of deliberate, sustained work across the university,” said Seth Gordon, director of the VMC. “It belongs to every faculty member, staff member, and student advocate who shows up for our military-connected community every day.”
The center provides critical resources, including assistance with VA benefits, federal tuition aid, state financial support, and transition services. It also fosters leadership opportunities, encouraging military-connected students to engage in campus life.
Scholarships Ease Financial Burdens
Wright State further supports its military community through targeted scholarships:
- Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship – Covers tuition costs for courses approved for Tuition Assistance but not fully funded by it.
- WPAFB Graduate School Scholarship – Available to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees, reservists, and their families.
“Our goal is to meet the needs of military-connected students and ensure they feel supported,” Gordon emphasized. “The VMC is built on trust and a genuine sense of belonging. We work every day to be military-friendly in both designation and practice.”
For more details on Wright State’s military support initiatives, visit their official announcement.
— Reported by Nexio News
