AUM earns Top 10 recognition as ‘Military Friendly’ university
For the eighth consecutive year, Auburn University at Montgomery has been nationally recognized as a “Military Friendly® School” — earning a Top 10 ranking in the Small Public School category and also being designated a Military Spouse Friendly School for 2025-2026.
The distinction, awarded by Viqtory Media and published in G.I. Jobs magazine, places AUM among the top institutions nationwide committed to creating opportunities for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. AUM was ranked earned the No. 9 national ranking in its category, underscoring its strong support system for military-affiliated students.
“We are grateful to serve the educational needs of so many students who have prioritized service to their country,” said AUM Chancellor Carl A. Stockton. “We are honored to once again be recognized as a Military Friendly® university. One advantage in understanding the needs of military-affiliated students is that many of our faculty and staff members are veterans themselves or are part of military families. That valuable perspective shapes everything from classroom teaching to student support.”
AUM’s longstanding commitment to military-affiliated students
Serving more than 800 military-affiliated students, including spouses and children, AUM has become a trusted academic partner for Alabama’s military community—particularly with its proximity to Maxwell Air Force Base. This enduring recognition highlights AUM’s focus on accessibility, academic excellence, and tailored student services.
Viqtory Media’s Military Friendly Schools survey is the longest-running and most comprehensive review of college and university investments in military-affiliated education. More than 1,600 institutions were evaluated based on factors such as:
- Affordability
- Flexibility in course delivery
- Commitment to the 8 Keys to Veterans’ Success
- Support services tailored to military and veteran students
On-campus resources built for student success
AUM’s commitment is supported by tangible resources, including the Veteran & Military Resource Center (VMRC) — a comprehensive, one-stop hub for navigating GI Bill benefits, academic advising, and other veteran services. The university is also home to an active chapter of the Student Veterans of America, a highly engaged student organization and repeat winner of AUM’s Chancellor’s Cup during Homecoming Week.
Specialized scholarships and financial support
AUM ensures military-affiliated students have access to a range of financial resources. In 2024 alone, the university awarded more than $15.2 million in scholarship support, with several programs specifically tailored to service members and their families:
- Military & Dependent Scholarship: Offers a 15% discount on undergraduate tuition and 35% off graduate tuition for current military personnel and dependents.
- Army ROTC Campus-Based Scholarships: Includes two-, three-, and four-year options.
- Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship
- Green to Gold Scholarship: Supports active-duty soldiers transitioning to college life.
