Citrus College earns ninth consecutive "Military Friendly" school designation

Every year, nearly 500 students benefit from the resources provided by the Citrus College Veterans Success Center. Access to computers, academic counseling, financial aid assistance, mental health services and more have earned the college its ninth consecutive designation as a Military Friendly School.

"Nearly an entire generation of military students has benefitted from the college's unwavering commitment to helping them achieve their personal, academic and professional goals," said the college superintendent/president. "To be included on this list of Military Friendly Schools nine years in a row affirms all that the college has done to foster an environment in which both service members and veterans can thrive."

As a Military Friendly School, Citrus College is among the top 15 percent of the nation's colleges, universities and trade schools demonstrating a commitment to embracing military service members and veterans by connecting them to the resources needed to ensure their success.

To compile the Military Friendly Schools list, VIQTORY, an organization that connects the military community to educational opportunities and civilian employment, gathers information from the organization's data-driven survey, public data sources and personal data collected from veterans. Final rankings are determined by combining the institution's survey scores with an assessment of its ability to meet specific academic thresholds.

"Students transitioning to civilian life from military service arrive at Citrus College with a vast array of skills and special abilities," said Maria Cruz, director of the Veterans Success Center and a former member of the U.S. Navy. "This population also faces unique challenges. Being named a Military Friendly School shows that the college understands the magnitude of the responsibility and effectively navigates the complexities of serving this important student population."

This article originally appeared in the March 2019 edition of the Citrus View.