Wor-Wic Community College was named as a gold-level Military Friendly School in the small community college category for 2022-2023 by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned company whose mission is to assist military personnel transitioning into civilian life.

The Military Friendly Schools list honors the colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. Wor-Wic recognizes and adheres to Veterans Administration (VA) standards and strives to assist veterans as much as possible. Wor-Wic was one of just 282 schools nationwide to receive the gold-level award for its leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. More than 1,800 schools participated in the organization’s survey.

Veterans, active-duty members, National Guard, reservists and eligible family members can use one of several VA GI Bill educational benefits while attending college. In addition to VA educational benefits, eligible military students can use their active duty and reserve tuition assistance while attending Wor-Wic. Fred Howard is Wor-Wic’s director of veterans services and is available to help current and prospective students who are veterans or active military personnel.

“Wor-Wic’s veteran, military and eligible dependent student enrollment averages 300 students per year taking both credit and non-credit courses,” said Howard. “Wor-Wic has been selected as a Military Friendly School by VIQTORY for 11 consecutive years.”

A U.S. Navy veteran, Howard serves as the advisor for Wor-Wic’s veterans and military association, a student club that is open to all students who have served any length of time in the U.S. armed forces. The club raises awareness of veteran issues and organizes events pertaining to veterans.

Visit http://www.militaryfriendly.com for the complete Military Friendly Schools list. Veterans or active military personnel interested in enrolling at Wor-Wic can contact Howard at fhoward@worwic.edu or 410-334-2882.

MILITARY FRIENDLY.

From left, veteran student Chelsea Ward; Fred Howard, director of veterans services; and veteran students Jessica Panuco and Yezmin Rogers meet in Wor-Wic Community College’s veterans and military student lounge.