Warwick, R.I. – CCRI announced today that it 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. 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 s

At CCRI, the Veteran Services Office is essential in supporting student veterans, providing help with the admissions process, navigating benefit applications, and connecting them with academic advising and counseling. To further build a supportive environment, the college hosts a Student Veterans Organization (SVO). Founded in 2010 as a branch of the Student Veterans of America, the SVO brings students together through social gatherings and fundraising efforts that promote charitable giving and active campus engagement.

The Silver designation reflects CCRI's strong dedication to helping military-connected students smoothly transition into civilian life while preparing them for sought-after careers. The institution continues to prioritize the growth and adaptation of its resources to better serve the needs of its veteran and military student body.

“Supporting our veterans and active military students means ensuring they have clear pathways from service to education and into strong, family-sustaining careers,” said CCRI President Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN. “We are proud to provide the programs and community to ensure they feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed every step of the way.”

“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.”

CCRI 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.

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 http://www.militaryfriendly.com/.