Ocean County College is set to create a “Center of Excellence” to foster veteran student success on its Toms River campus after receiving a three-year, $444,130 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. OCC is one of only 12 colleges and universities nationwide to be awarded this funding, which will provide vast opportunities for veteran students.

“We have an established Veteran and Military Resource Center and are proud to have earned the designation ‘Military Friendly’ from Military Times…