Student veterans can choose from 57 ‘veteran-friendly schools’ this fall
MVAA rankings announced for 2015-16 school year
LANSING, Mich. – Student veterans and their dependents can now choose from more than 50 veteran-friendly schools committed to providing on-campus, veteran-centric services to better support their academic and transitional needs.
The Veteran-Friendly School program, created by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, recognizes institutions of higher learning for their dedication to student veterans and dependents utilizing their G.I. Bill and other educational benefits.
The 2015 rankings are now available on MichiganVeterans.com/vetfriendlyschools. Fifty-seven schools earned either bronze-, silver- or gold-level status as determined by the number of services they offer to student veterans, which are also listed on the webpage.
“Nearly half of this year’s veteran-friendly schools achieved a gold-level designation, which is a huge achievement,” MVAA Director Jeff Barnes said. “Whether schools offer an active student veterans club, on-campus support staff, accelerated learning programs for military experience or all of the above and more, veterans attending these institutions have a variety of services and resources available to them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.”
The rankings for the 2015-16 academic year are:
GOLD
Baker College*
Central Michigan University
Davenport University
Delta College
Eastern Michigan University*
Ferris State University*
Grand Valley State University*
Henry Ford Community College
Lansing Community College*
Macomb Community College
MIAT College of Technology*
Michigan State University*
Mott Community College
Muskegon Community College
North Central Michigan College*
Northern Michigan University*
Northwestern Michigan College
Saginaw Valley State University
Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University*
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
Walsh College
Washtenaw Community College
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
SILVER
Calvin College
Glen Oaks Community College
Grand Rapids Community College*
Jackson College*
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kirtland Community College*
Lake Superior State University
Michigan Tech University
Mid-Michigan Community College*
Monroe County Community College
Montcalm Community College
New Horizon Computer Learning Center
Northwood University
Oakland Community College*
Oakland University
Olivet College
Schoolcraft College
St. Clair County Community College
West Shore Community College
WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School
BRONZE
Adrian College
Aquinas College
Concordia College-Ann Arbor
Douglas J Aveda Institute
Gogebic Community College
Grace Bible College
Kettering University
Lake Michigan College
Walden University
*Indicates a school that also participates in the Michigan Veteran Education Initiative.
“These rankings make it simple for veterans and their dependents to identify schools throughout Michigan that are committed to supporting them and helping them succeed,” Barnes said. “Through the Veteran-Friendly School program, veterans will know exactly what services are available to them when they walk onto campus, so they never have to feel alone.”
The veteran-friendly designation is available to any institution of higher learning eligible to receive veteran education benefits, regardless of size, location or program delivery. A new application and review process will be conducted every spring semester. Institutions can apply each year for the same, higher or lower ranking.
Student veterans or dependents with questions about GI Bill or other federal benefits should call 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) or visit MichiganVeterans.com.
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About the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency: MVAA serves as the central coordinating point for Michigan veterans, connecting those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, to services and benefits throughout the state. Learn more at MichiganVeterans.com or call 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838).
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