University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Student Veterans of the University of Michigan - Flint

student vets

The Students Veterans Support Program (SVSP) is a new initiative at the University of Michigan-Flint, intended to assist student veterans with their transition from military life to civilian student. Importantly, the SVSP is supported by a team of knowledgeable staff from various offices across campus and receives a strong commitment from the schools, departments, and College.

Open to Student Veterans only, the program offers:

  •  a centralized source of information and support for returning veterans, allowing a seamless transition
  • freshmen level classes designed specifically for undergraduate student veterans in that very important first year of college
  •  In addition, support is provided for veterans who have taken college-level coursework previously at UM-Flint or elsewhere.

 

Knowing who to contact is almost as important as attending classes. These individuals will help guide you through your time at UM-Flint.

Undergraduate Admission –

First year and transfer students 

Undergraduate Admissions

245 University Pavilion

(810) 762-3300 

Sarah Kowalski, Veterans Recruiter

smkowals@umflint.edu 
 Graduate Admissions  Office of Graduate Programs

251 Thompson Library

(810) 762-3171

Erin Carrasco

ecarrasc@umflint.edu

 Assessing your VA Benefits  

TBD

 

TBD

 Financial Aid  Office of Financial Aid

277 University Pavilion

(810) 762-3444

Lori Vedder, Director

lvedder@umflint.edu

 Academic Advising  Academic Advising

285 University Pavilion

(810) 762-3085
 

Jeff Dobbs, Veterans Advisor

jdobbs@umflint.edu
 Registration  Office of the Registrar

266 University Pavilion

(810) 762-3344
 

Michelle Virden, VACO  

Virden@umflint.edu
 Return to Learn Program  Office of Extended Learning  

Deb White, Director

debwhite@umflint.edu
 Counseling Services  Counseling Accessibility

264 University Center (UCEN)

(810) 762-3456
 

Tamara McKay, Counselor

tamaramc@umflint.edu

 Outreach and Service Learning  University Outreach

Suite 1001 North Bank Center

(810) 424-5487
 

Renee Zientek

rzientek@umflint.edu
 Student Veterans of America-Flint  Student Veterans Resource Center

266 Pavilion

(810) 965-3536
 

Jeremy Glasstetter, Student Veteran Liaison

jglasste@umflint.edu
 Accessibility Services  Accessibility Services

264 University Center (UCEN)

(810) 762-3456
 

Zach Tomlinson

ztomlins@umflint.edu

 

 

Things you need to know as a Student Veteran:

Student Veteran Support Program helps Veterans on campus file for education, housing, loans, scholarships, tutorial services, mental or physicall health help and counseling, and any other entitlement not covered or allowed through the Veterans Affairs Administration.

Certification Policy for Veterans Administration Educational Benefit Recipients:

All VA Educational benefits recipients must complete a Veterans Plan of Study each academic year listing all courses required to obtain your degree.  Only courses that are required for your UM-Flint degree will be certified for educational benefits.

School Schedule and Changes:

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ALL CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT TO THE UM-Flint Veteran Affairs Certifying Officer (VACO) IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID OVERPAYMENT.