Resources & Contact Information
As a veteran, it is not only important to know how to access the resources that can help you succeed in college, but life too...
The following resources and contact information is to connect military affiliated and veterans student to services while attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Campus Resources
Tom Pitock, Veteran Services/SCO
Veteran Services, 2113C UC
Phone: 313-436-9196
Email: [email protected]
Soraya Patton, Associate Registrar/SCO
Office of the Registrar
Phone: 313-583-6500
Email: [email protected]
| College/Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Admissions | 313-593-5100 |
| Graduate Admissions | 313-583-6321 |
| College of Arts, Science & Letters (CASL) | 313-593-5293 |
| College of Business (COB) | 313-593-5460 |
| Graduate Studies COB | 313-593-5460 |
| College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS) | 313-593-5510 |
| Graduate Studies CECS | 313-593-0897 |
| College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) | 313-593-5090 |
| Graduate Studies CEHHS | 313-593-5090 |
| Student Advising and Resource Team (START) | 313-593-5576 |
| Office of Student Life (OSL) | 313-593-5340 |
| Financial Aid | 313-593-9965 |
| Counseling & Psychological Services | 313-593-5430 |
| Name | Affiliation | Office phone |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Starkman | Counseling & Psychological Services | 313-593-5430 |
| Jennifer Lynn Macleod | Career Services | 313-593-5020 |
| Lee Savage | Ombuds Services | 313-593-5440 |
| Amanda Hill | Financial Services | 313-593-5255 |
| Lynda M Dioszegi | Student Advising | 313-593-5356 |
| Thomas Pitock | University VA Certifying Official | 313-436-9196 |
The mission of the Veteran Success Team at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is to empower veteran and military-affiliated students by providing guidance and support through campus engagement, and community resources to facilitate educational success.
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The Career Services Office is eager to help you successfully transition from the Armed Forces to civilian employment. This website offers a multitude of information on topics such as developing your resume and special programs available to Veterans. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
Phone: 313-593-5020
Fax: 313-593-3705
Here is a link to the campus Barnes & Noble Bookstore located in the Renick University Center. Books can be purchased online or in the store.
For VR&E students the Bookstore information needed to generate a Books and Supplies Purchase Order (PO) is;
- Store Manager, B&N# 458
- The Federal Tax ID: Barnes & Noble Education-Fed ID 46-0599018 (The facility code is the same as UM-Dearborn, 11804422).
- [email protected]
- 4901 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128
- P: 313-593-5448 | F: 313-593-3578
Note: Chapter 31, VR&E Students are to use the Bookstore PO number as the Student ID at checkout.
- Your Bookstore PO must be provided by Your VR&E Counselor. The University's VA School Certifying Official does not have access to the Bookstore PO as it is different from the Tuition and Fees PO.
Federal Resources
The number of State and Federal Resources may be overwhelming. Veteran Services can assist you in finding the appropriate resource a Military-Affiliated Student may need.
For information pertaining to the VA Certification Process at UM-Dearborn, please refer to the Veteran Affairs Certification page.
The following Federal resources may be useful for your educational endeavor.
Anyone who served in the Armed Forces or a dependent who is entitled to VA benefits should be familiar with the US Department of Veteran Affairs website (va.gov).
Veteran Affairs Phone Contacts
- VA Main Benefits Hotline 1-800-827-1000.
- VA Education Hotline 1-888-442-4551.
- Call this number if you have questions regarding your pay.
You can find information on;
Health Care
VA operates the nation's largest integrated health care system, with more than 1,700 hospitals, clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, readjustment counseling centers, and other facilities.
Benefits
VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Servicemembers, Veterans, their dependents, and survivors.
Burials & Memorials
VA operates 135 national cemeteries in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Burial and memorial benefits are available for eligible service members, Veterans, and family members.
The GI Bill® Comparison Tool allows veterans to look-up school information and explains the GI Bill® benefit entitlements you may receive while attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
You may be eligible for federal financial student aid that may offer more favorable terms than a private loan. ED administers several major student aid programs – grants, loans, and work-study programs. Get details at ED’s StudentAid.gov.
For Active military members, tuition assistance may be of interest. Each branch has its own criteria for program implementation and annual payment caps.
The following resources can link you to the appropriate service branch and explain the process to receive tuition assistance.
Michigan National Guard members will need to see State Resources.
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE)
Students who elect to use MGIB-Active Duty (Chapter 30), or MGIB Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), must verify their attendance on the last day of each month in this system. Not required for Post 9/11 or, Post 9/11 Transfer of Entitlement (Chapter 33), or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31).
If you choose not to use WAVE, you can call the VA Monthly Certification Hotline at 1-877-823-2378.
Contact the Office of Veteran Affairs if you have questions.
The Facility and Service Locator can help find VA services in your community, no matter what state you live.
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State Resources
Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Just like Federal Resources, the State of Michigan offers many programs to assist Michigan Military-Affiliated students. Here are some of the resources pertaining to education;
- Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program
- Federal Tuition Assistance
- Folds of Honor
- Freedom Alliance
- GI Bill®
- Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
- Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Education Summary
- No Greater Sacrifice
- University & College Tuition Grants
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy and service to veterans and their families. MVAA was created by Executive Order 2013-2 and began operations on March 20, 2013, the 10th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
MVAA is a state government agency and is housed within Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
The agency works to identify and break down barriers veterans face in employment, education, healthcare and quality of life, making Michigan a great place for veterans and their families to call home. The agency aggregates veterans services currently found in 14 state agencies as well as hundreds of community-based veteran programs to create no wrong door access to benefits and services.
Services provided by MVAA include:
- The Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center (800-MICH-VET) and MichiganVeterans.com website provide one-stop access for veterans and their families seeking information, resources, and staff support.
- Michigan Veterans Trust Fund grants help combat-era veterans and their families weather unforeseen, temporary financial emergencies.
- MVAA's Discharge Document Retrieval Service provides veterans copies of DD-214 discharge documents.
- The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette provide eligible veterans and their spouses skilled nursing, dementia, special needs, or domiciliary care in safe, caring environments.
- Certified Veteran Friendly Employers -- MVAA recognizes employers that commit to military veteran recruitment, training, and retention practices by awarding those employers Gold, Silver, and Bronze level status as Veteran-Friendly Employers.
MVAA's Vision
For Michigan to be the place veterans choose to live, raise a family, work and retire...
County Veteran Service Offices
If you have not filed a claim with the VA, or have questions about an existing claim, the County Veteran Service Officers are there to assist you.
It is highly recommended that each person who has separated from the Armed Forces, go through the VA rating process. By doing so, a veteran may be eligible for additional VA benefits, including educational assistance through Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31).
If you would like more information regarding this process, contact our office.
Macomb County Veteran Service Office
VETERANS' SERVICES
Verkuilen Building
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 3, Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-469-5315
County Veterans Service Officers
Laura Rios, Accredited, Director
Email: [email protected]
Mary Barrette, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Lisa M. Duncan-Edwards, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Marie Goral, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Heidi Heck, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Georgievski, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
VETERANS TRUST FUND/RELIEF FUND AGENT
Katie Bonham
Email: [email protected]
Monroe County Veterans Bureau Website
VETERAN AFFAIRS
965 S. Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-3287
Fax: 734-240-3286
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
County Veterans Service Officers
Kathy Vanderbush, Accredited, Director
Email: [email protected]
Veterans Trust Fund Agent
800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838)
Oakland County Veterans Services Website
Pontiac Office
North Office Building 26 East
1200 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341-0468
Phone: 248-858-0785
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
County Veterans Service Officers
Garth Wootten, Accredited, Division Manager
Email: [email protected]
Lauren Chamberlin, Accredited, Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie Egres, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Krista Gaberty, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Tyler Kenny, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Erin Marinco, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Richelle Duane, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Carly Webster, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Troy Office
1151 Crooks Road, Entrance B
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-655-1250
Email: [email protected]
Oakland County Veterans Services Website
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
County Veterans Service Officers
Belinda Duggan, Accredited, Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Maggie Speelman, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Jerome Jager, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Veterans Trust Fund Agent
Debbie Anderson
Phone: 248-655-1265
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Southfield Office (DHHS Services)
25620 West 8 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48033
Debbie Anderson
Phone: 248-262-6407
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wayne County Veteran Services Website
Randy Walker
Director, Veteran Services
Grand Park Center--Emergency Assistance Only
28 W. Adams, Suite 1710
Detroit, MI 48826
Phone: 313-224-5045
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This location provides help with emergency assistance and county burial reimbursements only. For VA claims, please contact one of the other locations listed below.
County Veterans Service Officers and Trust Fund Agents
Pamela Teague, Accredited, Interim Director
Email: [email protected]
Jeff Davis, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Lauri Lee, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Heather Owens, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building
477 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MVAA - Veterans Service Officers
Room 1225
Phone: 313-471-3985
Brett Brown, Accredited
Phone: 313-471-3986
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kim Staelgraeve, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
American Legion - Veterans Service Officers
Room 1210
Phone: 313-964-6640
Email: [email protected]
Gary Easterling, Accredited, Director
Tripp Cantwell, Accredited
Debra Drumsta
Miranda Dorsey, Accredited
Stephanie Fisher
Kenneth "Kory" Jordan, Accredited
Thomas Kaiser, Accredited
Nancy Konarske
Erna LaBeau, Accredited
Phillip McCaskey, Accredited
Bleysin Tapia-Martinez, Accredited
Melanie Thon, Accredited
Debra Tomlinson, Accredited
Disabled Veterans of America - Veterans Service Officers
Room 1200
Phone: 313-964-6595
Email: [email protected]
Kwan Tillman, Accredited, Director
Christina Alexander
Rick Barenbrugge, Accredited
Terry Budzinski
Pamela Graff
Albert Hughes, Accredited
Colin Levert
Toni Moses, Accredited
Silvana Pellerito
Monic Slim
Lolita Tucker, Accredited
Jason Zielke, Accredited
Marine Corps League - Veterans Service Officers
Room 1232
Phone: 313-964-6830
Email: [email protected]
Elizebeth Cuddington, Director, Accredited
Millie Pirlot, Administrative Assistant, Accredited
Christine Boka, Accredited
Ronald D'Aoust, Accredited
Carol Kudron, Accredited
Cynthia Yurkovitch, Accredited
Military Order of the Purple Heart - Veterans Service Officers
Room 1226
Phone: 313-964-6888
Email: [email protected]
Paul Kaiser, Accredited, Director
Rob Lichy, Accredited
Sandra Malac, Accredited
Tammy Reilly, Accredited
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Veterans Service Officers
Room 1215
Phone: 313-964-6510
E-mail: [email protected]
Paul Pirlot, Accredited, Director
Rebecca Farmer, Accredited
Joseph Greene, Accredited
Sean Kelly, Accredited
Marlene Khaireddine, Accredited
Robert Kilmer
Benjamin Light, Accredited
Agnes "Aggie" Little, Accredited
Sidney Love Jr., Accredited
Tammy Putinsky, Accredited
John Stilley, Accredited
Ross Urtel, Accredited
Martha Washington, Accredited
Bonnie Williams, Accredited
Detroit VAMC
4646 John R St.
Detroit, MI 48202
Disable American Veterans - Veterans Service Officer
Room A1013
Phone: 313-576-3506
Email: [email protected]
Eric Morton, Accredited
Milton Pitts, Accredited
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Veterans Service Officers
Room A1011
Phone: 313-576-3507
Email: [email protected]
Karen Greene, Accredited
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bonnie Williams, Accredited
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
American Legion - Veterans Service Officer
Kenneth "Kory" Jordan, Accredited
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Oasis Homeless Shelter
211 Glendale Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
MVAA - Veterans Service Officer
Brett Brown, Accredited
Phone: 313-471-3986
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Downriver Community Conference Center
15100 Northline Road
Southgate, MI 48195
American Legion - Veterans Service Officer
Email: [email protected]
Kenneth "Kory" Jordan, Accredited
Office Hours: Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phillip McCaskey
Office Hours: Wednesdays 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Melanie Thon
Office Hours: Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.