Albany Technical College Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Silver Designation

Albany Technical College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver designation and has also been recognized as a 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School. The college is listed in the Small Community College category on its Military Friendly® profile.

The recognition reflects Albany Technical College’s work to support veterans, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, military spouses, and military-connected families through career-focused education, flexible learning options, student support, and workforce training pathways.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Schools designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. The 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools cycle included more than 3,200 participating schools, according to Military Friendly®.

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. 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.

Albany Technical College’s Military Friendly® profile notes the college’s location near Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its long history of educating service members and veterans in high-demand technical and business fields. The profile also highlights in-state tuition for eligible active-duty military and their families, evaluated military training for transfer or prior-learning credit, assistance with VA and GI Bill education benefits, small classes, flexible schedules, and employer partnerships.

The profile also notes that Albany Technical College offers flexible pathways for military spouses and dependents, including hybrid and fully online formats in many programs. Dedicated advising, financial aid support, and connections with area employers help military spouses and dependents move toward portable, in-demand credentials.

“Albany Technical College is honored to receive the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver designation and Military Spouse Friendly® School recognition,” said Dr. Emmett L. Griswold, President of Albany Technical College. “Our college has a responsibility to serve veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, and their families with pathways that connect education, skills, and employment. This recognition affirms our continued work to support military-connected students as they prepare for civilian careers and workforce opportunities in Southwest Georgia.”

“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®.

Albany Technical College is included in the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools listing on MilitaryFriendly.com

For more information about Albany Technical College, visit www.albanytech.edu or call 229.430.3500.