Cornerstone University Earns Michigan Gold and National Best for Vets Honors
Cornerstone University has earned two new distinctions for its commitment to serving veterans, active-duty service members and military families: recognition in Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings and the 2026–27 Michigan Veteran-Friendly School Gold designation, the highest designation awarded by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).
Announced in conjunction with Veterans Day, the honors come as Cornerstone prepares to introduce significant new tuition reductions for military students beginning spring 2027. They also build on the university’s 2026–27 Military Friendly® School Silver designation and Military Spouse Friendly® School recognition announced earlier this year.
National and State Recognition for Serving Veterans
Michigan’s Gold designation is the highest recognition awarded through the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s Veteran-Friendly Schools program. Institutions must meet at least six of seven standards for supporting student veterans, including dedicated resources, designated staff, GI Bill® assistance and monitoring of academic progress and graduation rates.
Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges: Cornerstone University is among 370 institutions nationwide included in the 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. The annual rankings evaluate military-connected student success, financial assistance and dedicated support services.
“We’re proud of these recognitions because they show that Cornerstone is delivering on a promise to those who have served our country,” said Dr. Kevin Hall, vice president for academics & spiritual formation. “Our veterans have earned their education benefits through service and sacrifice. We want to honor that service by making a Christ-centered education affordable, accessible and worthy of the trust they place in us.”
Expanding Affordable Educational Opportunities for Military Students
Beginning January 2027, Cornerstone University will introduce significant tuition reductions for active-duty service members and veterans, including over 35% off SOAR™ and online undergraduate tuition, plus even greater savings on graduate and seminary degrees. Additional scholarships and discounts will extend these benefits to military spouses and dependents.
Cornerstone’s Christ-first, career-focused degrees build on the leadership and experience gained through military service. A dedicated team helps students navigate education benefits, explore credit for eligible military training and receive support throughout their studies.
The university’s innovative SOAR™ mobile degree platform will offer these reduced military tuition prices on top of its radically affordable prices that are already a fraction of the cost of most online programs. This will allow students to earn an accredited Cornerstone University business degree entirely on a smartphone.
Cornerstone University is proud to serve our military community and we are committed to your success. Explore Cornerstone’s online and SOAR™ degree programs and learn more about military and veteran education benefits.
