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Welcome to the Veteran Services Office
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 Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC). As a 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 to apply.
The Department of Veteran Affairs groups eligible parties into certain chapters. Click here 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.
EMU Veteran Services Office is pround to announce its Partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer the following programs and representative on campus to all veteran students at EMU:
- The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) Initiative:
- Assist students with ensuring they have registered with the Department of VA Health System and also to aid with school adjustment and personal issues which may affect their schooling
- The Vet Success pro:
- Assist service connected disabled veterans to prepare, find and keep suitable jobs through education, on the job training, job seeking, resume building and to also determine if a person has a service connected disability
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, Washtenaw County:
- To initiate an inquiry on if students are eligible for any local benefits, aid in assisting through transitional support and relief fund.
New StudentsSERVICE MEMBERSARMY NATIONAL GUARDApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
ARMY RESERVESApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
AIR NATIONAL GUARDApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
ARMYApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
AIR FORCEApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
NAVYApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
MARINE CORPSApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
COAST GUARDApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Wave Monthly Verification you must verify your enrollment at the end of every month (unless you are ch.33 or ch.35)
DEPENDENTSApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Champ VA medical insurance for eligible dependents
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Fact sheet
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Application
Transfer StudentsSERVICE MEMBERSARMY NATIONAL GUARDApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
ARMY RESERVESApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
AIR NATIONAL GUARDApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
ARMYApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
AIR FORCEApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
NAVYApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
MARINE CORPSApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
COAST GUARDApplication For Veteran's Benefits (VA-1990) on-line form (must be completed)
Change of Program/Place of Training (22-1995)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one
DEPENDENTSChange of Program/Place of Training (22-5495)You must complete the if you collected benefits at another institution by going through the VONAPP system. Once you are on the VONAPP page click on "Start VONAPP" and follow the directions. If you remember the password you used when you submitted your initial application use that, if not create a new one.
Champ VA medical insurance for eligible dependents
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Fact sheet
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Application
Current StudentsTuition Assistance (Army Reserves only, must be completed every semester)
Tuition Assitance (Army National Guard only, must be completed every semester)
Guard Grant (Army & Air National Guard only, must be completed every year)
Deploying/Returning Veterans
Deploying VeteransStudent's Letter of Intent You must complete this form and return it to the Veteran Services Office if you are currently enrolled and receive orders to deploy during the semester.
Contact Form Contact information while you are deployed
Returning VeteransNational Guard Grant If you are a member of the National Guard.
Request for Priority Registration If you were enrolled in courses at EMU prior to your depoloyment.
Spouse of Currently Active Duty VeteransApply for benefits through MYCAA Up to $6000
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