Citrus College is a military friendly school

Citrus College is committed to embracing military students by providing them with the resources needed to ensure success. For this reason, the college has been named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines.

This is the college's eighth consecutive appearance on the Military Friendly Schools list, which honors the top 15 percent of the nation's colleges, universities and trade schools.

"Citrus College is deeply committed to helping student veterans," said the college superintendent/president. "To once again be included on this list of Military Friendly Schools affirms all the college has done to create an environment in which members of the military can thrive."

Approximately 500 students are served annually by the Citrus College Veterans Success Center. In addition to providing students with computers and quiet rooms for studying, the Veterans Success Center offers academic counseling, financial aid assistance, mental health services and more.

"Those students who have served in the military and are transitioning back to civilian life often face unique challenges. However, they also have a lot to contribute to the college community," said Dr. Martha McDonald, vice president of student services. "Being named a Military Friendly School shows that Citrus College understands the magnitude of the responsibility it has in serving this important group, and that it is working to meet the needs of these students as effectively and efficiently as possible."

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This article originally appeared in the December 2017 edition of the Citrus View.