SXU Named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School
For the seventh year in a row, Saint Xavier University (SXU) has been named a Military Friendly® School by Military Friendly®. As a Silver School, Saint Xavier is noted for going above the standard. Military Friendly® considers key areas critical to helping a veteran thrive on campus: retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence, and loan default.
Military Friendly® is an organization whose standard measures, investigates and identifies institutions whose commitment to serving the military and veteran community creates sustainable and meaningful opportunities for them. Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools® designation. Each year, Military Friendly® raises the bar on how it ranks participating organizations, which they believe is essential to providing better civilian outcomes for veterans and assisting organizations in their efforts to improve.
"It's an honor to be named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School. At Saint Xavier University, our goal each day is to provide our student veterans with the best possible education, resources, and support needed to properly transition from being a service member to a student in the classroom. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have such a fulfilling role in working with these unique individuals, and it continues to be the highlight of all my days here at SXU," said Matthew Maltese, compliance advisor of student veterans and athletes.
Saint Xavier is committed to serving veterans and assisting with their transition to college. Veteran students are provided with resources to help them achieve their educational goals. SXU is also a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, which helps to fund qualified student veterans' tuition expenses.
The SXU Student Veteran Alliance (SVA) advocates and assists SXU student veterans and their families by promoting camaraderie through community outreach and social support and by committing to academic and professional success. SVA holds regular meetings and hosts events, including bake sales, toy drives and special events on Veterans Day and Memorial Day for SXU student veterans and supporters.
"As president of the Student Veterans Alliance at Saint Xavier University, my experience at SXU has been incredibly meaningful. The University has created a supportive environment where veterans are encouraged to grow, lead, and stay connected. Through the events and programs we've organized, I've seen firsthand how SXU is committed to building a strong veteran community and helping us succeed both academically and personally. Attending a Military Friendly® school means a lot to me, because it shows that veterans are truly valued here, and I'm proud to be part of a University that supports us every step of the way," said Karely Padilla, SVA president.
To learn more about SXU's commitment to serving student veterans, resources and programs, admission, and support services, contact Veteran Admission at 773-298-3502 or vetsFREESXU.
About Military Friendly® Schools
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 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools®
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 online.