University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Veterans Information

Veterans Benefits

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates various education assistance for the following programs:

Chapter 30Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
Chapter 1606Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
Chapter 1607Education Assistance for Reserves Supporting Contingency Operations
Chapter 35Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Chapter 31Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Chapter 33Post 9/11 **

** The Post 9/11 Bill is for Veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty, or 30 days of active duty and were honorably discharged, since Sept. 10, 2001.  Once a Veteran elects Chapter 33, they cannot switch back to a previous election.  Please contact our VA representative to determine if you are eligible and should elect the Post 9/11 GI Bill for your educational benefits.


For a complete description of the above chapters, please see the GI Bill Website or call 1-888-442-4551.

To initiate your educational benefits, please contact the VA Certifying Official located in the Registrar's Office.

Veterans Information Sheet

The Veterans Information Sheet covers most of the VA policies relating to education benefits. It is important that you are familiar with this information.

Veterans Intent Form

All students, regardless of Chapter, must complete a Veterans Intent Form for each semester enrolled. For first time veterans, please see the Veteran's Certifying Official to fill out the Intent Form. Subsequent forms can be completed online.

Contact Our VA Certifying Official

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your VA benefits, please contact our VA representative.

Email:  VA_Cert_Off
Phone: 810-766-6835
Fax:     810-762-3346