Lake Region State College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver 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 Military Friendly®, in consultation with the Military Friendly® Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community.
“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. 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.” Said Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships, Military Friendly®
Lake Region State College will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Military Friendly Schools® in the April issue of 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.
“Lake Region State College is proud to receive this distinction. The college has always been proactive in offering courses for military students when needed, where needed,” said LRSC President Carmen Simone.
LRSC has been a physical presence at Grand Forks Air Force Base since the 1980s, offering courses and degrees for active-duty military and veterans, their dependents, and civilians. A number of students at the main campus and online are also currently in the military, veteran, or dependent.
“From our work at Grand Forks Air Force Base, we see firsthand how important flexibility and coordinated support are for military‑connected students. This Military Friendly® designation reflects the collective efforts of the entire Lake Region State College community, and we’re proud to represent the college at GFAFB as part of that shared commitment,” said Paula Zielske, director of the LRSC GFAFB campus.
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.
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.