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Veterans Educational Benefits And Services

This form allows veterans or dependents using VA educational benefits to request certification for their enrolled courses.

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New Veteran Students

If you will be starting classes at º£½ÇÉçÇø for the first time in a future semester and have not used GI Bill® Educational benefits before at any institution of higher learning.

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Transfer Veteran Students

If you will be starting classes at º£½ÇÉçÇø for the first time in a future semester and have used GI Bill® Educational benefits before at any institution of higher learning.

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Educational Benefits

GI Bill® Educational Benefits

The links below provide information about Veterans educational benefits. For more information regarding individual eligibility for these and other educational benefits, please contact the VA Educational Hotline at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the website at . LSSU’s VA Certifying Official cannot determine a veteran’s eligibility for benefits.

Please contact Adam J. Uhrig at [email protected] or (906) 635-3355. Additional information is found at:

Transferability of Educational Benefits Summary The information sheet associated with this link briefly outlines eligibility and how to transfer educational benefits to dependents and/or spouses. Once classes begin, Chapter 30 and/or Selected Reserves (1606) students must confirm enrollment on/or after the last day of each month. This link connects with Veteran’s Affairs ‘WAVE’ (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment). Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) This is a program used when an unforeseen situation has caused a temporary financial emergency or hardship that a grant, if approved, would resolve and the applicant can show that they will be able to meet future expenses.

– Douglas Robinson, GCDF, Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist & Veterans’ Employment Services Phone: 989-732-3886 EXT. 4234 or email [email protected] For a Military Veteran or next-of-kin of a deceased, former member of the military to order a copy of military records. These records may include: a DD214-using Standard Form 180 or obtain essential military records of a deceased next-of-kin for potential Chapter 35 students. The Department of Veterans Affairs Chapter 36 – Education and Career Counseling program offers a great opportunity for transitioning Service members, Veterans, and eligible family members to get personalized counseling and support to guide their career paths, ensure most effective use of their VA Education benefits, and achieve their goals.

Their outlines the benefit and the will start the process. For additional questions or help, contact the VA by calling the nationwide toll free number, 1-800-827-1000. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at . lists recognize employers that are committed to military veteran recruitment, training, and retention practices. The MVAA awards employers Gold, Silver, or Bronze level status as Veteran-Friendly Employers. Review the lists as you consider your professional opportunities and visit the companies’ websites. As you begin applying for opportunities, be sure to visit individual company websites and .

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at (for more information, visit the VA’s trademark website page: .


VA Certifying Officials

Jennifer L. McCallum

Assistant Registrar – Graduation Services
906-635-2082

[email protected]

Katie Kelsey

Registrar
906-635-2613

[email protected]

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