Student Veterans and Military Connected Students
Frequently Used Terms
- AWARD LETTER: The official written notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs to a student of his or her monthly rate of payment, the inclusive dates of payment, delimiting date, and remaining entitlement at the end of the award period.
- COE (Certificate of Eligibility): This is the document issued by VA listing the type of benefit you are approved for, the amount of entitlement you have remaining, and your delimiting date (if applicable).
- DD 214: The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that is prepared at the time an individual completes a period of active duty in one of the Armed Forces.
- DELIMITING DATE: The date after which a veteran is no longer eligible to use benefits due to expiration.
- ELIGIBILITY PERCENTAGE: For Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients, eligibility is determined on a tiered system based on accrued active-duty time. This percentage determines the amount of tuition/fees a student is eligible for, as well as their housing rate.
- DEPENDENT: Qualifying dependents for VA benefit purposes are a veteran's spouse and child (natural child, adopted child, or stepchild). A veteran's mother or father may also be considered a dependent if dependent upon the veteran for support.
- SCHOOL CERTIFYING OFFICIALS: The university employees responsible for processing your benefit paperwork and submitting it to VA.
- SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: A benefit payable to a veteran or serviceperson as a supplement to their basic educational assistance.
- VA EDUCATION BENEFITS: Refers to the benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans pursuing education.
- WAVE: An Internet program used by Chapter 30 and 1606 students to verify their enrollment. Verification is required monthly.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resource Locator
- VetSuccess on Campus
Educational Benefits and Financial Aid Options
- GI Bill
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP)
- Army Emergency Relief
- Air Force Aid Society
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- Navy Marine Corps Relief
- Coast Guard Mutual Aid
- Pell Grants
Transition Assistance and Support
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Veterans Upward Bound (college preparation)
- Continuing Education (trauma)
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
School Enrollment and Campus Support
- Transfer Guide: Understanding Your Military Transcript and ACE Credit Recommendations
- P.A.V.E. Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (5 locations in Michigan)
- Student Veterans of America®
- University Counseling Center
- VITAL Program (On-campus clinical care and coordination)
- Student Disability/Accessibility Resource Center
- College-University Veterans Office and/or Veteran Center (varies by location)
Career Development
- O*NET Interest Profiler
- Veteran and Military Transition Center
- Michigan Works! Veterans Priority of Service
- Veterans' Employment and Training Service
- Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Tech and Digital Literacy
State of Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity
State of Michigan Adult Education Services Locator
Page last modified February 24, 2026