Eastern Michigan University: Office of Compliance

Eastern Michigan University is an accredited four-year university that is home to one of the largest veteran student populations in the state of Michigan. Our mission is to assist student veterans in meeting the requirements to receive their educational benefits. We are also knowledgeable in many other veteran-related areas and strive to do our best to assist the EMU community.

Our office provides services to a diverse community of students. Whether you were just released from active duty, currently on active duty, in the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse or dependent of a disabled veteran, we would like to help you with your transition and academic goals.

EMU is a proud member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). As an SOC member we agree to a reasonable transfer of military credit for training. Please visit our Resources section to learn more about obtaining college credit for your military experience.

If you have questions about your eligibility for educational benefits, you will need to complete and submit an application for benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Please see our Forms section or visit http:www.gibill.va.gov.

The Department of Veteran Affairs groups eligible parties into certain chapters. Below is a guide to determine which chapter you belong to. Knowing your chapter will increase our ability to answer your questions and concerns in the shortest time possible.

Chapter 30 - Prior Active Duty Personnel
Chapter 30(A) - Current Active Duty Personnel
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 1606 - National Guard
Chapter 1607 - REAP
Chapter 35 - Spouse and Dependents