Student Veterans of the University of Michigan - Flint
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:
Knowing who to contact is almost as important as attending classes. These individuals will help guide you through your time at UM-Flint.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
The cost of school may seem out of reach but at UM-Flint, a higher education is within your grasp.
Just in case you do have trouble funding your education, here is a comprehensive list of scholarships and grants that may be able to help.
Do you know the difference between the chapter 33 and the 1607? Which do you qualify for? The following link will help answer those questions!
Did you know you can use your MGIB, VOCRehab, VEAP, Reserve GIB in conjunction with Federal Aid? Fill out your FAFSA here.
You still have rights! The following link will lead you to your rights as a Student Veteran.
Still lost? Need help? Try looking here.
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you a Veteran or do you know one who may need someone to talk with? Do you know the signs of someone struggling?
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.
