Kaskaskia College announcedthatit has beendesignateda2016 MilitaryFriendly School byVictoryMedia.  A MilitaryFriendly Schoolsdesignation providesservice members and theirfamilies with transparent,data- driven ratings about post-militaryeducation and careeropportunities.  Carrie Hancock, Coordinator of Veterans’ Services and Financial Aid Advisor for Kaskaskia College says of the honor, “We are very excited and honored to have the designation as “Military Friendly” once again.  This is a tremendous recognition for our veterans, faculty, and staff.”  Over the past couple of years the Veteran/Active Military community have become more involved in the campus community as well as the communities in our community college district.  Kaskaskia College has over 80 Veterans/Active Military students that are using educational benefits.  Many of these students are also part of the KC Veteran’s Club who recently has become a Student Ambassador for the Wounded Warrior Project as well as a chapter of the Student Veterans of America.  Institutionscompetedfor theeliteMilitaryFriendly Schooltitle bycompletingasurveyof over 100 questions coveringten categories, includingmilitarysupport on campus, graduation andemployment outcomes,andmilitaryspouse policies.  The MilitaryFriendly  Schools designation isawarded tothe top colleges, universities, communitycollegesand trade schools inthecountrythataredoingthemosttoembrace militarystudents, and to dedicateresources to ensure theirsuccessbothin the classroom and after graduation. For moreinformation about Kaskaskia College’s commitmenttoattractingand supportingmilitary students, visit the College website at www.kaskaskia.edu.  For more information, contact Carrie Hancock at 618-545-3075.