Independence Community College (ICC) is proud to announce its achievement as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School. This designation recognizes ICC's outstanding commitment to supporting military students and veterans. This is the fourth year, ICC has received this achievement.
The Military Friendly® School designation is awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation process that includes both public data and responses from a proprietary survey. For the 2025-2026 cycle, over 1,800 schools participated, with 830 earning special awards for exceeding standards. This marks the fourth year ICC has received the Military Friendly® distinction, and the second year for the military spouse distinction, highlighting the college's consistent dedication to military families.
The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be featured in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and online at www.militaryfriendly.com.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory, in collaboration with the Military Friendly® Advisory Council. The final ratings reflect a combination of the institution’s survey scores and its success in Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer), and Loan Default rates for all students, with a specific focus on student veterans.
"As an institution, we recognize the immense sacrifices made by our brave soldiers and their families,” said India Sadhoo, Senior Program Coordinator. “Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive support, resources, and a nurturing environment where they can seamlessly transition and thrive. We believe it's our duty to honor their service by empowering them with opportunities for growth and success."
ICC provides a wide array of resources tailored to veteran students and their families, ensuring a supportive and enriching academic experience. This includes a supportive and safe environment fostered through both on and off-campus resources, promoting personal and professional growth. Students benefit from small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention, and have access to the Student Success Center, which offers a tutoring lab and additional academic support. Furthermore, faculty and staff participate in GREEN ZONE ADVOCACY TRAINING (GZAT), enhancing their understanding of military culture and veteran student issues.
“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process,” said Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Military Friendly®. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.”