South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, recognized as a 2026-2027 Top Ten Military Friendly® School in the Small Community College category.
“Our military-connected students bring leadership, resilience, and invaluable life experience to our classrooms,” said Atraeyu Addessi, SPSCC’s Coordinator for Veteran Programs. “This designation affirms the work our college is doing to ensure veterans, military-connected students, and their dependents feel welcomed, supported, and are empowered to achieve their educational and career goals from day one through graduation and beyond.”
Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Final ratings were 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. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® survey.
“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.”
SPSCC will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Schools® in the April issue of Military Friendly G.I. Jobs ® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
About Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools® designation. Military Friendly® is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly® is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com.
About SPSCC
Recognized as a top two community college in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, SPSCC serves around 8,000 students each year. The college serves people from all backgrounds and meets them where they are, connecting them to Pathways and classes to reach their goals. Whether that’s landing a new job, learning a new skill, earning a degree, or transferring to a university, SPSCC is dedicated to helping students on their journey toward an amplified future.