Veteran Students

We support those who serve and sacrifice as they become scholars and build brighter futures.

We commit to the highest level of service for our military-connected students—service that is personal, proactive, and positive. Because of our dedication to providing exceptional service to military-connected students, Mid Michigan College has been recognized as a Gold-Level Certified Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

We care about your success and about you as an individual. And that’s why as soon as you apply to Mid, you’ll be connected to one of our Mid Mentors and a dedicated team that is ready to help you succeed. Your Mid Mentor can assist you with everything from financial aid to registering for your courses, and they work closely with other team members who are well-versed in federal and state military education benefits and processes.

We understand that an education that meets your goals and needs is essential. That's why we continue to expand the number of courses, programs, credentials, and services that are available on-campus and remotely, via online and real-time virtual delivery methods. From one-on-one help registering for courses to academic support, our teams are ready to help you every step of the way.

We can help...

• Explain your options for paying for college and assist with completing the necessary forms.
• Assist you with completing and submitting veteran education benefit forms and joint service transcript requests.
• Connect you with resources that provide information about other veteran benefits, such as VA healthcare or home loans.
• Guide you through Mid’s processes for becoming a student and being successful.

Veteran Resource Centers

Mid's Veteran Resource Centers were inspired by you! Each of our main campus locations, in Harrison and Mt. Pleasant, features a dedicated space for veterans and military-connected students to gather as a group and connect to available resources. Each center features several computers with CAC card readers, lounges with big-screen TVs and gaming consoles, and quiet study spaces.

Involvement & Connections

Mid’s chapter of Student Veterans of America provides you with a network of support and opportunities to engage in activities outside of the classroom. Through SVA, Mid students have gone on charter fishing trips, volunteered and served in surrounding communities, and formed deep and lasting bonds with their fellow service members.

The SVA works to empower veterans to be informed consumers of higher education and make the most of the transition to civilian life.

At the heart of Mid’s student-led chapter, and in alignment with the national organization’s vision, this group “empowers veterans to be informed consumers of higher education and make the most of the transition to civilian life.” The national organization provides veteran scholarships and training opportunities to support academic growth and degree attainment.

Email sva@midmich.edu to learn more.

SVA Leadership

Review program cost estimates for some programs of study currently eligible for Michigan WORKS! and state funding.

It is vital that you check your Mid Mich Email regularly so you don’t miss important information or deadlines. Visit midmich.edu/account for instructions.

Visit midmich.edu/orientation for details.

Transcripts

You will need to send your Official Joint Services Transcript or Air Force Transcript to Mid Michigan College.

• Request your Official Joint Services Transcript
• Request your Air Force Transcript

Collect your military transcripts and any previous college transcripts via mail or in electronic format. Deliver them to Mid through any of the following methods.

• Email a copy to enrollment@midmich.edu
• Mail them to Mid Michigan College ATTN Registrar 1375 South Clare Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625

High School Transcripts can be sent via Parchment. Visit parchment.com and request that an electronic version be sent to Mid Michigan College. It's fast, easy, and secure. And if you're still in high school, it's free. If you've graduated, it's only $3.25.

Placement Testing

Appropriate placement in courses promotes your success and allows us to assist you in selecting courses that align with your current skill levels. If you do not have access to transcripts or test scores, you may need to do additional placement testing. Your Mid Mentor can help you determine what you need to submit or what testing needs to be completed.

Apply for your VA Educational Benefit Certificate of Eligibility on the Department of Veterans Affairs Website.

• When education benefits are approved, the VA mails you a Certificate of Eligibility. This takes approximately 6-8 weeks, and it is important to retain a copy for your records. This certificate is issued only once and indicates the number of months you are eligible for benefits. A copy of this notification must be provided to Mid's Financial Aid team.
• To use your educational benefits, you must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Upon completion of enrollment verification, courses are certified and sent electronically to Veterans Affairs.
• You will need to verify enrollment monthly while using VA Educational Benefits.

You may need to request your DD214 or Military Service Record as well.

Beyond veterans benefits, you may be eligible for other forms of federal financial aid. File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) soon at studentaid.gov using Mid’s School Code 006768 to determine your eligibility. Questions? Contact Financial Aid at finaid@midmich.edu or (989) 386-6664.

Schedule an appointment by or drop in anytime to meet with your Mid Mentor.

Students called to active duty during a term in which they are receiving VA Educational Benefits must notify their Certifying Official and provide a copy of their orders.

The Certifying Official will report the date of their withdrawal from school to the VA and indicate the reason as "Called to Active Duty".

Eligibility for VA education benefits will be held in abeyance until the veteran's return to school. In other words, the remaining months of entitlement will be available to the veteran when he or she re-enrolls as a student.

For VA purposes, the drop period is a reasonable time at the beginning of a term officially designated by the school for dropping courses providing it does not exceed 30 days from the first day of the term.

If you drop a course or stop attending, notify Mid's Certifying Official as soon as possible. You may be asked by the VA for repayment if an overpayment occurs.

The VA will not pay for courses in which you receive no credit (NC) grades. The VA may ask you for repayment for these courses.

Punitive Grades are used in determining a student's progress toward completion of graduation requirements and are a factor in computing grade point averages. Punitive grades include A, A-. B+,B,B-,C+,C,C-,D+,D,D-.

Non-Punitive Grades exclude the course from any consideration in determining progress toward fulfilling graduation requirements. Students may be charged with an overpayment for courses in which a non-punitive grade is received. Non-punitive grades include I, NC, W.

Failing Grades The Certifying Official is required to contact the instructor of any course in which a failing grade was received. If the instructor can verify that the final exam was taken, no repayment to the VA will be expected. If the final exam was not taken, the VA may require repayment of benefits retroactive to the first day of the course.

Incomplete and Deferred Grades (I) Incomplete and deferred grades must be removed and a regular grade received for that course(s) within one calendar year from the date of receipt. Incomplete and deferred grades are not counted in determining a student's enrollment status for certification of eligibility for future enrollments. Incomplete and deferred grades are reported to the VA which can lead to an overpayment situation at the end of the semester.

Courses that are failed or for which the grade does not meet the minimum requirements for graduation may be certified with the VA if they are repeated.

Courses that are successfully completed may not be certified with the VA if they are repeated.

The VA will not credit a course toward your enrollment status if the final grade is a "W". Withdrawal grades will be reported to the VA which can lead to an overpayment situation at the end of the semester.

All students receiving VA educational benefits are required to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as published in the College Catalog under Academic Probation and Dismissal.