Getting Started

Let us help with your transition to life at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Michigan University. The resources below will guide you from your application to your first day in the classroom.

Military and dependent checklist

If you have any questions regarding the military student checklist, please contact the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at (269) 387-4444.

Checklist

Scholarship hunting

Video of Scholarship Hunting

Benefit assistance

Unsure of what military education benefits are available to you? The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs has created the following videos to help answer your questions.

Video of Benefit Brief

How toÌýapply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®Ìýas someone who is currently serving or has previously served:

Video of Post 911

How to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®Ìýas a military dependent:Ìý

How to transfer your benefits from one school to another:

Video of Transfer Benefit
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How to transfer your education benefit to a dependent:

Video of Transferring your GI Bill benefits to dependents step 1

Veterans Upward Bound Program

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is Ìýa federally funded program that provides veterans with the support needed to reach their educational, vocational and career goals. Benefits of participating include a monthly stipend, college and career advising, tutoring, skill building and networking, as well as assistance with admissions, financial aid, career and veteran services. Participation is voluntary and there is no financial commitment.Ìý

Note: VUB is housed at Grand Valley State University, but representatives will come to ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Michigan University.

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