OCCC third in veteran count
OCCC ranks third in the state for educating veterans, said Janis Armstrong, Veteran Services coordinator.
Last year OCCC enrolled more than 800 veterans and the number has increased this year, even though Armstrong said she doesn’t have an exact count yet.
She said the enrollment of military service members has grown significantly as veterans return to Oklahoma to take advantage of the G.I. Bill to receive their college education.
With six different G.I. Bills available, the benefits are a tremendous help, and often pay tuition and fees, and sometimes living expenses, Armstrong said.
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