MCCC Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation

MCCC Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation

04/13/2026, Blue Bell/Pottstown, Pa.— Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) announced recently that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly® School.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® survey.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by consultation with the Military Friendly®, in Military Friendly® Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. 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.

Among the programs MCCC offers to support veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, active-duty service members, spouses and family members include assistance with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits and Certification; VA work-study opportunities; priority course registration; a veterans' lounge with technology services; free, on-site academic coaching and online tutoring; community collaboration and networking events. MCCC also hosts an annual Veterans Day breakfast and Sept. 11 Remembrance event on both campuses.  

The Veterans Resource Center is located on the Blue Bell Campus next to the Fine Arts Center. Services are also available at the Pottstown Campus in South Hall within the Student Services area.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly® School for the second consecutive year,” said Chris Weaver, Manager of Veteran Services. “This honor reflects the unwavering dedication of our entire team, whose commitment to serving our veteran and military-connected students continues to make a meaningful impact every day. Together, we strive to create an environment where those who have served— and their families — can succeed and thrive.”

“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.”

MCCC 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. 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

Written by Eric Devlin

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Photo 1: The Veterans Resource Center on the Blue Bell Campus of Montgomery County Community College. MCCC announced it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly® School. Photo by Eric Devlin

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 2,900 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly® 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 Montgomery County Community College 
Since 1964, Montgomery County Community College has been transforming lives and communities to meet the evolving educational needs of Montgomery County. The College’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications. Students enjoy the flexibility of learning at the College’s thriving campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown, as well as through its online learning platform. 

As a recipient of the Achieving the Dream Leah Meyer Austin Alumni Award, MCCC is nationally recognized for its efforts to remove barriers to access, improve learning outcomes, and increase completion for all students. The College also is honored nationally for its commitment to mental health and well-being, its designation as a Military Friendly Top 10 School for student veterans and spouses, and its strong focus on student civic engagement. For nine years, MCCC has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity through inclusive learning and work environments, student and staff recruitment and retention practices, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.mc3.edu.