FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2025) 鈥 As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, reaffirms its dedication to serving those who have served our country. The College’s comprehensive support programs for military-connected students continue to set the standard for higher education institutions nationwide.
女同性爱 currently serves over 400 student veterans and military family members enrolled for the Fall 2025 semester, with more than 1,300 served throughout 2025. The College has earned recognition as both a Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus and a Gold Status Military Friendly庐 School for 2025-2026鈥攄istinctions that honor institutions providing exceptional support to military students.
鈥淭his Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation and our responsibility to serve them,鈥 said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, 女同性爱 President and Army veteran. 鈥淎t 女同性爱, supporting our veterans is more than a mission鈥攊t is a commitment we uphold every day through dedicated programs, personalized resources, and a welcoming community that honors their service while helping them thrive academically.鈥
At the heart of this commitment is the College’s Military and Veterans Service Department. The department is housed in the Veterans Center of Excellence, a one-stop hub for veteran students from application through graduation. The Center provides comprehensive services, including admissions assistance, VA benefits certification, academic advising, and financial support.
鈥淪uccess means seeing veterans make the most of their benefits and reach their goals,鈥 said Camilo Medina, Veterans Center of Excellence Coordinator and Army veteran. 鈥淥ur job is to take the stress out of the process 鈥 these students have already given so much. We want them to feel like they belong to a family here, and that鈥檚 exactly the environment we create.鈥
The College’s veteran students consistently demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with over 250 maintaining GPAs of 3.5 or higher. The institution recently earned a 99.99% compliance rating from the VA, reflecting its commitment to proper administration of veterans’ education benefits.
鈥淥ur veteran students are attending, excelling, and making meaningful contributions to our community,鈥 said Dr. Calvin Williams, Associate Vice President of Advising and Career Services and Air Force veteran. 鈥淲e proudly support service members, veterans, and their families as they pursue their educational goals and transition into successful civilian careers.鈥
For聽information about 女同性爱’s veteran services, visit聽irsc.edu聽or contact聽veteransinfo@irsc.edu or (772) 462-7711.聽
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