MCC earns Military Friendly® School status
Meridian Community College has been named a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School with
Silver status and a 2025-2026 Military Spouse Friendly® School.
The Silver status recognizes MCC among the top small community colleges nationwide for its support of military-connected students.
More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® survey, with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.
The designation is based on public data and responses from a private survey, evaluated through a formal assessment. Schools were scored on retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence, and default rates, with a focus on student veterans. The rankings are determined by Viqtory, a military marketing company, with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council. Schools can earn Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Military Friendly® status.
"This designation is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work of many across our campus—especially Shaquita Alfonso, our Associate Director of Military and Veterans' Services. We were honored to receive this recognition in 2023, and it's something we're truly proud to celebrate and share," said MCC President Dr. Thomas Huebner.
Alfonso assists military-connected students in navigating college life—from choosing the right program and applying for admission to enrolling in classes and accessing both academic and personal support services. She also helps students in utilizing military education benefits and receiving credit for prior training.
“At MCC, we value the experiences and perspectives that military-connected students bring to our campus,” she said. “It’s a privilege to support these students on their educational journey. We’re honored by this recognition and remain committed to serving them in every way we can.”
To learn more about MCC, visit meridiancc.edu.