Indian State River College in Fort Pierce was just named a Purple Star College.
The school received the honor from the Department of Education for their continued support of their student veterans.
Just this fall, the campus has 231 student veterans and 190 of them are currently attending the school on the GI Bill.
Vance Grant is the coordinator for military and veterans services at IRSC. He says this is a huge honor because they are just one of eight schools in the state to earn the accreditation.
The department offers a wide range of services for active military students and veterans alike. The college has a department dedicated specifically to military students and if you take a walk around campus you will find veteran-only parking.
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The school provides veteran-friendly classes, even offering online classes to those who are currently deployed out of state or out of the country. They help veteran students find jobs after graduation and work closely with their students who may face challenges like PTSD.