Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University

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.

 

Reminder to Returning Veteran Students

You must complete the Online Enrollment Certification Request Form each semester to let us know you are ready to have your course work certified with the VA.

New student veterans please start by completing your Online Application for Benefits.

 

Check out our Quick Guide to the Enrollment Certification Process for military veteran students at Eastern Michigan University


Welcome new student veterans. We would love for you to stop by the Military Veterans Resource Center in 246 McKenny Hall. 

At EMU, we are committed to helping our student veterans thrive. That's why we are partnering with a program called PAVE – Peer Advisors for Veteran Education. PAVE connects new student veterans with trained Peer Advisors – volunteer vets who have already made a successful transition to college.

If you are new to EMU, we hope you will connect with PAVE for assistance and support. Peer Advisors are ready to help you find answers to questions like these –
•    Are you receiving the GI Bill benefits you've earned?
•    Are you accessing the financial aid you're entitled to?
•    Do you have questions about transferring credits?
•    Would you benefit from tutoring or academic advising?
•    Are you working or looking for work while attending classes?
•    Do you have questions about how to submit a VA claim?
•    Do you have legal issues that need resolution?
•    Are you struggling with depression? PTSD symptoms? Substance abuse?

If you are already established at EMU, we hope you will consider becoming a Peer Advisor. The time commitment is manageable– just one to two hours per week plus a one-day on-campus training session. In return, you'll gain valuable interpersonal and problem-solving skills, expand your campus network, and earn a letter of recommendation worth highlighting on your résumé.  Best of all, you'll make a difference in the life of a fellow student veteran.
To learn more about participating in PAVE:
Check out the PAVE website:

www.PaveOnCampus.org

Contact the PAVE Program Coordinator:

Kali Lettenmaier-Laack
(734) 998-5828 office
kmlaack@umich.edu