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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County College is proud to announce that the College has once again been named one of Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges in 2023. This year, 325 schools made the magazine’s list, which is the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans.

Veteran and military-affiliated students at Ocean County College receive dedicated assistance and support through the college’s Veteran and Military Resource Center. The VMRC provides social, educational, recreational, academic, and advocacy support services and offers programs designed to ensure the well-being, success, retention, and graduation of veterans, service members, and family members. OCC’s student population currently includes about 250 veterans and active service members.

“We are immensely proud and honored to have been recognized on Military Times magazine’s ‘Best for Vets’ list,” said Christina Hernandez, assistant director of the Veteran and Military Resource Center. “This recognition underscores our commitment to providing the highest level of support and resources to our student veterans as they transition from military service to the pursuit of their academic and career goals. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and the resilience of our student veterans. We remain committed to serving those who have served our country and will continue to strive for excellence in supporting our military-affiliated students.”

The “Best for Vets” ranking process begins with a survey sent to colleges and universities across the nation. Survey responses and public data obtained from the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs are then analyzed by the Military Times data team, resulting in the highly anticipated, respected, and unbiased annual ranking. These rankings have become a go-to resource for schools to spread the word about their veteran programs, and to help veterans make important decisions about how to use the education benefits they earned through military service. The full 2023 rankings can be found on the “Best for Vets” website at bestforvets.com.