For the ninth consecutive year, OCC has earned “Gold Status” from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) in its annual ranking of veteran-friendly schools. OCC is one of 12 community colleges in the state to receive the highest ranking for 2024. The Michigan Veteran-Friendly School program recognizes higher education institutions who are committed to supporting the needs of student veterans and dependents.
“The attainment of the Gold Status re-confirms OCC’s proud commitment to Veterans and their dependents,” said Sandra Strong, associate director of Financial Aid. “We are dedicated to honoring those who have served our country and serving them in their academic endeavors.”
To achieve MVAA Gold Status, colleges and universities must meet at least six of the following seven Veteran-Friendly School Program Criteria:
- Established process for identification of current student veterans
- Veteran-specific website
- Active student veteran organization or club
- Veteran-specific career services, resources, advising and/or outcome monitoring
- On-campus veterans’ coordinator and/or designated staff point of contact
- System to evaluate and award academic credit based on prior military training and experience
- Monitoring and evaluation of student veteran academic retention, progress and graduation rates
Each semester, OCC’s Veteran Affairs office and Career Services hold a Veterans Career Resources Workshop for veterans transitioning from military to civilian careers. The Registrar’s Office also manages the awarding of academic credit based on prior military training and experience. Veteran Services monitors academic progress as a regulatory requirement and proudly sends out red/white/blue graduation cords to students to honor their service to our country.
Learn more about OCC’s Veteran Students.
About OCC
Oakland Community College offers nearly 100 degrees and certificates programs with the resources students need to be successful and advance our community. As a top transfer institution, OCC offers one of the state’s most affordable tuition rates and flexibility in scheduling with face-to-face and online options. The College is nationally recognized for its high-demand career training with expert faculty in their fields. More than 1 million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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