Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been included on Military Times’s list of the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.
This list is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking the largest field in the program’s history and a substantial increase from 304 in 2024. The growth underscores the expanding network of colleges prioritizing veteran success through targeted programs, financial support and student-veteran communities.
“I am very proud and honored for GNTC to make the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list,” said Joshua Hickman, Military-Connected Services coordinator at GNTC. “GNTC has made incredible progress in the services provided to our military service members and veterans. Making this list proves that GNTC prides itself on how we serve our Military-Connected students.”
The list is the largest and most comprehensive ranking of the best schools for military service members and veterans, Hickman explained. The ranking considers services available to veterans and practical information to help veterans plan their careers while learning how to use the education benefits earned through military service.
“For 15 years, Best for Vets has helped transitioning service members find schools that not only welcome veterans but actively invest in their success,” said Jon Simkins, executive editor of Military Times and Sightline Media Group. “The record-breaking participation this year shows that higher education leaders are listening and working to create environments where veterans can thrive academically and personally.”
Military Times collects data from an extensive survey from colleges across the country. Institutions are evaluated on academic quality, student support services, affordability and outcomes for veterans, including graduation and retention rates.
Key trends from the 2025 survey include:
- Increased participation among public universities and community colleges, signaling broader institutional engagement.
- A surge in online and hybrid program options, which continue to support active-duty and Guard/Reserve students.
- Growth in dedicated veteran resource centers, peer mentorship networks and mental health services tailored to post-service transition.
The full 2025 ranking, along with an interactive database of schools, can be found at bestforvets.militarytimes.com/colleges.