Hey everyone, I've read that Military Times ranks community colleges based on their support for veterans and active-duty students. Can anyone provide details or experiences about which ones rank at the top?
Hello! Military Times indeed ranks educational institutions, including community colleges, according to their support for veterans and active-duty students. They assess these institutions based on factors such as military culture, academic outcomes/quality, student support, academic policies, and cost & financial aid.
As per the 2021 rankings, the top five community colleges according to Military Times are:
1. Tidewater Community College (Virginia): This institution provides an array of resources dedicated specifically to military students, including counseling services, a dedicated Military Related Programs office, and several military-related student organizations.
2. Pierce College (Washington): Pierce College has two main campuses and numerous extended learning sites, including on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. They also offer a Veterans Resource Center to provide veterans and their families with various kinds of support.
3. College of DuPage (Illinois): The college provides a Veterans Services office, which supports veterans and their dependents in utilizing their VA educational benefits, facilitates the transition to academic life, and more.
4. Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus (Texas): This college offers a Veterans Services Office that helps students transition from the military, understand their educational benefits, and connect with other services at the college and in the community.
5. Orange Coast College (California): Orange Coast College hosts the Veterans Resource Center which offers a comprehensive list of support, including VA benefits navigation, peer mentoring, and various workshops such as math tutoring and interview preparation.
Keep in mind that ranking criteria can vary widely, so I'd encourage you to look into each of these colleges further and consider other personal factors that might be essential to your college decisions. Good luck!
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