Magazine says Olympic College is tops for veterans


March 9, 2012 · Updated 12:42 PM 

BREMERTON — Olympic College was ranked as the top two-year college on the west coast for military veterans by Military Times Edge magazine.

More than 500 student veterans were surveyed in spring 2011 on what they consider the most important school services for vets. The factors they considered in selecting a college: academic accreditation, central veterans’ offices, and staff knowledgeable on veterans’ issues. Results of the survey informed the magazine’s rankings.

Also, for the past three years, Olympic College has designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs.

Are you a veteran? Learn about benefits to which you are entitled. Visit the Poulsbo Veterans Service Office, 19068 Jensen Way, Suite 3A, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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