Student Veterans Resource Center
Supporting Veteran Success
The mission of the Student Veterans Resource Center is to provide academic support to the veteran community. We assist the veteran community with their pursuit of academic and career goals while offering services tailored to the unique experiences and needs of student veterans. Including, but not limited to, assisting with activating and utilizing your GI Bill® benefits.
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SVRC at UM-Flint opened in October 2009. We have dedicated and experienced staff who are available to help with admission, enrollment, VA benefits, advising, and referral to other services outside of UM-Flint. The academic success of each veteran on our campus is our number one priority. In addition to providing services to veterans, National Guard and Reserve, we encourage spouses and dependents to utilize our services.
The SVRC space is available for veterans on campus to connect and continue engaging with one another. We have space for studying and socializing, four computer stations for your use, a printer, a television, and Xbox 360.
Become a Michigan Veteran Connector
Everyone can help to better serve our veterans and their families by asking “have you served?”
Earlier identification of service members, veterans and their families allow for referrals to be made proactively prior to a crisis. This is very important as we know the more connected veterans are to services (federal, state and local) the lower their risk for suicide and other self-harming behaviors. It is as simple as asking or posting a flyer that states: “Have you or a member of your household served in the military?”
Why is this important?
Veterans, service members, and their family members do not always self-identify.
“Have you served” versus “are you a veteran” is the preferred method as it enables those who do not feel comfortable or don’t identify as a veteran to be recognized.
You are likely to see veterans and even service members everywhere.
Why should you be aware?
Military service could be a significant connection point for you and the people you interact with.
Service connections could offer insight into other people’s experiences and needs.
Service, deployment, military experiences and combat experiences can all have a profound impact on an individual’s life and family.
Best practice recommendation- How and when of screening for military connectivity:
How to Ask: “Have you or a member of your household served in the military?”
When to Ask: Each new case or interaction. Ideally the question would be incorporated into the intake process.
Where: We encouraged organizations to post free materials within their lobbies, banners on their websites and have business cards available in high trafficked areas.
Next Steps: Take the pledge, become a MI Veteran Connector.
Michigan Veteran Connector Kit (Print-Only)
Student Veterans Association
The Student Veterans Association is a student organization dedicated to workforce integration and academic success for Veterans. Our mission is to provide a supportive and informative environment for our members to help them realize their goals. We are located in the University Pavilion opposite the bookstore entrance.
Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency named UM-Flint a gold-level school every year since 2015 when the program was launched.
Valiant Veterans Scholarship
The University of Michigan-Flint created the Valiant Veterans Scholarship to recognize veterans in the Greater Flint area who wish to pursue their first Bachelor’s degree and join the next generation of highly-skilled leaders and best in Michigan. The Valiant Veterans Scholarship will cover the costs of up to four consecutive, full academic years of tuition and mandatory fees at the in-state rate, or until degree completion, whichever comes first.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at U.S. Department of Veteren Affairs Education and Training.
Use of military-themed imagery does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Notice
The University of Michigan-Flint’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR-AFSR) is available online at go.umflint.edu/ASR-AFSR. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes Clery Act crime and fire statistics for the preceding three years for locations owned and or controlled by UM-Flint, the required policy disclosure statements and other important safety-related information. A paper copy of the ASR-AFSR is available on request made to Department of Public Safety by calling 810-762-3330, by email to UM-Flint.CleryCompliance@umich.edu or in person at DPS at the Hubbard Building at 602 Mill Street; Flint, MI 48502.