{"id":19,"date":"2021-01-29T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-06-18T12:15:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:15:59","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-jumbotron jumbotron jumbotron-fluid jumbotron-page mb-3\" style=\"background-color: rgb(4, 40, 78);\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Resources<\/span><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jumbotron-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg\" 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Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-14\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-14 nav-item\"><a title=\"Division of Student Affairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/dsa\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Division of Student Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-12\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12 nav-item\"><a title=\"SVRC Staff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/contact-us\/\" class=\"nav-link\">SVRC Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb mb-3\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\">Student Veterans Resource Center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Resources<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<p>Below are websites that provide information on veterans benefits and how to file\/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military\/medical records, and healthcare information. Please pass this information on to every veteran you know. Nearly 100 percent of this information is free and available for all veterans. The only catch is you have to ask for it because they won&#8217;t tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it. You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you, and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you, stay in the process, and press for your rights and your best interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/faqs\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea0fd463b8a694dbb54fe4e82770dd82\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">Healthcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/healthbenefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applying for VA Health Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth.va.gov\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My HealtheVet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/DENTAL\/patients.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA Dental Care Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/review-medical-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Requesting Military Medical Records<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/suicide_prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suicide Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) help<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.publichealth.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/caps\/counseling_services.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Counseling through UM-Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/disabilitysupportservices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessibility Services for UM-Flint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-867bd87a3637488c6999edf3831f446f\">Textbooks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/umflint.bncollege.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/BNCBHomePage?catalogId=10001&amp;langId=-1&amp;storeId=25560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purchase your textbooks online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/gi-bill-comparison-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Books and supplies stipend (GI Bill<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/GIBILL\/resources\/benefits_resources\/rates\/ch33\/ch33rates080120.asp\">)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ecd998a2970c86be0c87a6e9e2afb918\">State of Michigan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Veterans Affairs Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\/quality-of-life\/quality-of-life\/plates-ids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Veteran Designation for Licenses and ID cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3242f41ae11eaf9ada6c7e3cfe4758e\">Employment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\/employment-new\/panel-veterans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veteran-Friendly employers in Michigan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/job-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Government jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b6cdd86b6050408c00f7df73af211bf\">Housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/housing\/\">UM-Flint On-Campus Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22198a3fb697006d31df7ef3abb4c22d\">Michigan Veteran Connector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1til4O2kyh3OYQ_9bP7KIfm1P-G34dUgf\/view?usp=sharing\">Michigan Veteran Connector Kit (Print-Only)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10731b876b4e2111528ce67c591ddba3\">VA Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VA Education Office &#8211; 888-442-4551<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterans Crisis Hotline &#8211; 800-273-8255 (press 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/studentveteran\/#sthash.hmtAXdCw.zz9VHVdr.dpuf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA Campus Toolkit<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This toolkit provides faculty, staff, and administrators resources to support student Veterans. The Post 9\/11 GI Bill is bringing student Veterans to campuses in record numbers. Our aim is to help campuses welcome these men and women by recognizing who they are, and understanding their unique experiences, adjustments, and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentveterans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Veterans of America<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This nonprofit organization provides support to help Veterans succeed in higher education, achieve their academic goals, and gain meaningful employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA GI Bill<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This website is the home for all educational benefits provided by VA. It offers tools and resources to help Veterans who are pursuing college degrees, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, or non-degree programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realwarriors.net\/veterans\/treatment\/studentveterans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Warriors<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover resources especially for Veterans and Service members related to educational and vocational counseling, making the transition to academic life, and recognizing other issues you may be dealing with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetcenter.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vet Center<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are a combat Veteran, you can bring your DD214 to your local Vet Center and speak with a counselor or therapist \u2014 many of whom are Veterans themselves \u2014 for free, without an appointment, and regardless of your enrollment status with VA. In addition, any Veteran who was sexually traumatized while serving in the military is eligible to receive counseling regardless of gender or era of service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA Medical Center Facility Locator<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some problems while in school might be signs of health-related conditions that need attention. VA provides world-class health care to eligible Veterans. Most Veterans qualify for cost-free health care services, although some Veterans must pay modest copays for health care or prescriptions.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d39b5345f2d797467ae416745362202a\">Buddy-to-Buddy Veteran Mentorship Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now administered by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\/quality-of-life\/community-outreach-and-regional-engagement\/buddy-to-buddy-veteran-mentorship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buddy-to-Buddy Veteran Mentorship Initiative<\/a> is a peer-to-peer outreach program that trains veterans to provide peer support and linkage to needed resources for Michigan\u2019s service members and veterans of all eras.&nbsp; Please contact the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency if you are interested in learning more about the Buddy-to-Buddy Program, would like to become a volunteer, or are seeking assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an honorably discharged veteran interested in volunteering, please contact the Michigan Veterans Resource Service Center at 1-800-MICH-VET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buddy-to-Buddy Program cannot provide an immediate response in an emergency. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please contact one of the following resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you or someone you know is currently in the act of harming him\/herself and\/or in immediate need of medical attention, call 911 immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a veteran in emotional distress or thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at -800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 for veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/resources\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":184,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentveterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}