Veteran Student Support Services and Resources

EMU offers superior service and support through its Veteran Student Support Services program located in 202 Pierce Hall in the Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles Military and Veteran Services Resource Center.

Admissions/Benefits/Enrollment

Our program provides dedicated academic and personal support, tailored to address the unique needs of veterans who are in pursuit of a bachelor's degree from EMU.

Wayne Doyle helps a student

They have helped me get established as a student veteran after my transition from active duty to civilian. They anticipated my needs even when I was overseas awaiting to come back to Michigan."
-Lidia

Gave me a ton of advice to balance work, school, and personal life, which has made it possible to work 20 hours per week with 12-15 credit hours and have a personal life.”
-Corey

Tutoring

Once enrolled in the program you will meet with the Director of Veteran Student Support Services at least once per semester to review academic progress ensuring you are on the path to academic success.

Student Veterans in a classroom

On multiple occasions, I thought about dropping out, but VSSS helped keep the motivation alive.”
-Eric

 

Whenever I needed help with anything, help was given, often immediately. Everything.”
-Adam

Financial Aid

Student veterans will be assisted with the application and appeal process for FAFSA, federal financial aid.

  • FAFSA can amount to over $6,000.00 annually that the veteran can use towards education and living expenses.
  • 100% of the students in the VSSS program are aware of the Pell grant, and 80% of students in this group are receiving financial aid.

Female veteran sits at a computer.

Grad School

You will be given a student coach who will help connect you with advisors in your field of study and introduce you to campus activities. You will also meet with resident VA representatives and counselors who can help you navigate through the VA Healthcare system and much more.

A student Veteran at presenting research

The vet center helped prepare me for grad school. It helped give me the confidence to excel in an advanced academic environment."

Internships & Career Preparation

We will guide you through the resume building process and help you translate your military career into marketable skills you can utilize in your civilian career.

Student veterans posing at an intership fair

I came to EMU clueless about business, school, and the real world. VSSS gave me confidence and direction for what I wanted to do and who I wanted to become.”
-William

Get in Touch With VSSS

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Visit us in 202 Pierce Hall

Fast Facts

 

Contact Wayne Doyle at [email protected] for more information.

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