St. Andrews Presbyterian College is included in the 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools compiled by G.I. Jobs.

This list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.

“St. Andrews is honored to be recognized for our efforts to support the educational pursuits of those who have served our country,” said Cynthia Robinson, vice president for enrollment at St. Andrews. “We have worked hard to help our veterans and their families succeed in earning the quality education we provide.”

This is the consecutive year St. Andrews has been included in this listing.

The list was compiled through exhaustive research starting last April. This research includes government agencies and private entities that administer education benefits and a comprehensive survey administered by G.I. Jobs to more than 7,000 schools nationwide. A Military Friendly Schools Academic Advisory Panel, consisting of five higher education administrators, helps determine survey questions and weightings.

“This list is especially important now because the Post-9/11 GI Bill has given veterans virtually unlimited financial means to go to school,” said Rich McCormack, G.I. Jobs publisher. “Veterans can now enroll in any school, provided they’re academically qualified. So schools are clamoring for them like never before. Veterans need a trusted friend to help them decide where to get educated. The Military Friendly Schools list is that trusted friend.”

Derek Blumke, president of Student Veterans of America and a member of the list’s Academic Advisory Board, agrees. “The Military Friendly Schools list is the gold standard in letting veterans know which schools will offer them the greatest opportunity, flexibility and overall experience. It’s especially important now with so many schools competing for military students.”

G.I. Jobs is published by Victory Media, a veteran-owned business that also publishes The Guide to Military Friendly Schools, Military Spouse and Vetrepreneur magazines and annually rates the nation’s “Military Friendly Employers,” “Military Spouse Friendly Employers” and “Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses.”