Lakeshore College Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools Designation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/08/2026
CLEVELAND, WI —
Lakeshore College announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver Level School. This is the 17th consecutive year the college has received the designation from Viqtory, a national organization that connects the military community to educational and entrepreneurial opportunities and civilian employment. Lakeshore also received the Military Friendly® Spouse School designation
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 support services for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
Lakeshore partners with area resources including County Veterans Services, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Federal Veterans Administration to ensure access to resources that support the success of veterans, as well as their spouses and dependents.
“Lakeshore College is committed to helping military students make a smooth transition into college life and the civilian workforce. This recognition reflects our continued dedication to supporting veterans and their families,” said President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
Tuition and material fee waivers, housing allowances, and additional stipends are available through the Wisconsin GI Bill. Lakeshore processes state-level Retraining Grant Applications for veterans who are dislocated workers, National Guard Tuition Grant Applications, and VetEd Reimbursement Grants. The college also participates in the My Career Advancement Account scholarship program that provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses pursuing careers considered portable.
Information about Lakeshore’s military-related benefits can be found at lakeshore.edu/veterans.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
Contact: Amy Hanson, Senior Marketing Specialist
Phone: 920.693.1345
Email: amy.hanson@lakeshore.edu
Press Room: lakeshore.edu/lakeshore-news
