VETERAN STUDENT

In-Brief

Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles Military and Veteran Services Resource Center

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Agenda

- Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles

Military and Veteran Services Resource Center

- EMU Student Veterans of America (SVA)

- Using your VA Educational Benefits at EMU

- EMU Veteran Frequently Asked Questions

- On Campus Veteran Resources

- Off Campus Community Veteran Resources

Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles

Military and Veteran Services

Resource Center

Suite 202 Pierce Hall

- Resume assistance

- Financial assistance

- Admissions assistance

- Registration assistance

- Tutoring

- WIFI

- USO-style Lounge

- Computer Lab

- Meeting tables

- Comp Concessions

- Camaraderie

Military and Veteran Services

Mobile Friendly Website

http://emich.edu/veterans

EMU Student Veterans of America

www.facebook.com/EMUVETS

Who are we?Coalition of Military and Veteran Students

What do we do?- Advocate for student veterans- Social group for veterans - Plan military and veteran oriented activities throughout the school year

We need you!- Apply for membership- Stay involved- Make a difference

You are invited!Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Guard and Reserves, dependent students of military and veterans!

@EMU_STUDENTVETS

EMU Student Veterans of America

EagleSync

https://orgsync.com/131900/chapter

Apply for Membership!

Receive Texts and Reminders about

AnnouncementsJob Fairs

Free tickets to events

Using your VA Educational

Benefits at EMU

http://emich.edu/veterans

1) Register for classes (only classes required for graduation can be certified)

2) Complete Online Enrollment Certification Request (click on the big green button)

3) Notify veteran.services@emich.edu if you change your schedule at any time!

4) Must request certification EVERY SEMESTER after you register

All others, CH 30, CH 35, CH 1606

CH 31 Voc Rehab & Employment

GI Bill® EMU to VA

VA Certificate of Eligibility,

VA Form 1905, or NOBE

CH 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Your EMU

AccountSBS

VA Education BenefitsSt. Louis

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

• What happens if I fail a class?

• How long do I have to make up an Incomplete Grade at EMU?

• Can I take a class at another university or community college?

• When is the last day to drop or add a class?

• How many credit hours do I have to take to be full time during the Summer Semester?

• Why was my Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) was lower this month?

• Why didn't I get my benefit check this month?

• Can I take a class that does not contribute to my major and graduation?

• What is the status of my enrollment certification request?

• I am eligible for Chapter 33 Post 9/11 at 50%; why do I still owe EMU?

Educational Benefit Pay Inquiries

https://gibill.custhelp.com

GI Bill Hotline1 – 888 – GI Bill – 1

https://gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do

Helpful Tips

- Meet with an Advisor and register for classes early!

- Create a GI Bill Customer Help Account today!

- Fill out the Online Enrollment Certification Request form each semester after you are done making changes to your schedule.

- Become familiar with the EMU Records and Registrationwebsite for dates and deadlines

- Notify veteran.services@emich.edu immediately if you adjust or change your schedule

On Campus Veteran Resources

• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Counselors: Ann Arbor VA, Melissa Spaulding, melissa.spaulding329@va.govEMU, Rasheen Clark, rasheen.clark@va.gov

• Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System: Brittany Tyrrell, brittany.tyrrell@va.gov

• EMU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Lisa Lauterbach; Jacob Nienhuiscounseling.services@emich.edu

• EMU Disability Resource Center: drc@emich.edu

• Army ROTC Eagle Battalion: Philip Parrish, Major, USA, (Ret.), army.rotc@emich.edu

Washtenaw County Community Veteran

Resources