Veterans and active duty military members are thanked for their service. Questions concerning individual benefits and services to these students are best answered at the state university of choice. A link to an office that can provide assistance is found below:
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- Florida Polytechnic University arrow_forward
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Collegiate Purple Star Campuses
The Collegiate Purple Star Campus program was established in 2023 by the Florida Legislature in section 1004.071, Florida Statutes, to identify State University System institutions that provide certain benefits to military students, such as: priority course registration, a designated military liaison, dedicated resources for military students and families, student-led transition programs, and professional development and training opportunities. Institutions that have received their Purple Star Campus designation have certified that they fulfill the requirements with the Board of Governors.
- Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida International University
- Florida Polytechnic University
- Florida State University
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
- University of West Florida
Additional information may also be found at:
- Board of Governors Regulation 6.013 Military Veterans and Active Duty
- Board of Governors Regulation 6.020 College Credit for Online Courses Completed Prior to Initial Enrollment
- Board of Governors Regulation 7.005 Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Board of Governors Regulation 7.008 Waivers and Exemptions of Tuition and Fees
2026-2027 Military Friendly® Ratings
Military Friendly® started in 2003 and evaluates institutions using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Five System universities are recognized with a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® distinction:
- Florida Atlantic University – 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Gold and 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School among Tier 1 Research Institutions
- Florida International University – 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Gold and 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School among Tier 1 Research Institutions
- University of Central Florida – 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Gold and 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School among Tier 1 Research Institutions
- University of North Florida – 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver and 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School among Large Public Institutions
- University of West Florida – 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Gold and 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School among Large Public Institutions