Veterans Network
Getting Started
Military veterans may find the following Grand Valley State University links to be useful in getting started and identifying services:
Admissions
The first step is to apply for admission. For more information about admissions requirements and an online application, visit our Admissions Web site.
Note: If you are unable to afford the Application Fee, please contact the Admissions Office to request that it be waived.
If you are active-duty and not initially classified as a Michigan Resident student, you may submit an Application for Reclassification
For information about visiting our campus or meeting with an admissions counselor, click here.
VONAPP
Veterans On Line Application website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet.
Financial Aid | Scholarships
At the same time, you should become familiar with all of your financial aid options. Visit our Financial Aid Web page for more complete information.
Registrar's Office | GI BILL Certification
In addition, our Registrar's Office Web site includes other helpful information.
The following individuals have been designated as primary contacts for student veterans. Please feel free to request assistance from these individuals but be assured that others can assist if she/he is not available.
Admissions
Melanie Retberg (new) or Bonnie Ulmer-Graves (transfer)
(616) 331-2025
Affirmative Action
Dwight Hamilton, Office of Equity & Inclusion
(616) 331-2242
Disability Support Services
Kathleen VanderVeen
(616) 331-2490
Financial Aid | Scholarships
Detwann Johnson
(616) 331-3234
Housing and Residence Life | Family Housing
Beth Thimmesch-Harpold
(616) 331-2120
Registrar's Office | GI BILL Certification
Elyse Glass
(616) 331-3327
Student Accounts | Payments | Vocational Rehabilitation/Chapter 31
Cheryl Lillibridge
(616) 331-2209
Page last modified August 7, 2012
