MVAA recognizes 62 Veteran-Friendly Schools for 2024

VFS program highlights academic institutions committed to supporting the needs of veterans and military-connected students

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) has recognized 62 exceptional universities, colleges and trade schools for their unwavering dedication to improving experiences for military-connected learners and to fostering innovation in support of veterans. More information about the MVAA's Veteran-Friendly Schools (VFS) program and the institutions honored for 2024 is available on the MVAA's Veteran-Friendly Schools (VFS) dashboard.

"We are proud to recognize these 62 veteran-friendly learning institutions for their exemplary commitment to supporting and empowering military-connected learners," said Brian L. Love, director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. "Their dedication and efforts play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for veterans and service members, and we are grateful for their ongoing support."

The VFS program, created in 2015-16, recognizes academic institutions committed to supporting the needs of veterans and military-connected students. These institutions are awarded Gold-, Silver-, and Bronze-level status based on their veteran-centric services and programs. For 2024, 44 institutions received Gold status and, for the first time, a beauty school was accepted into the program.

Any academic institution or training facility in Michigan eligible to receive veteran education benefits can apply for the program. More information about the program, including application requirements, is available on the program dashboard.

The institutions honored are:

Gold:
Andrews University
Baker College
Central Michigan University
Cleary University
Davenport University
Delta College
DSDT
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Focus: HOPE
Global Information Technology
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Henry Ford College
Jackson College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Lake Michigan College
Lake Superior State University
Lansing Community College
Macomb Community College
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Mid Michigan College
Midwest Truck Driving School
Montcalm Community College
Mott Community College
Northern Michigan University
Northwestern Michigan College
Northwood University
Oakland Community College
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
Schoolcraft College
Southwestern Michigan College
St. Clair County Community College
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
University of Olivet
Walsh College
Washtenaw Community College
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University

Silver:
Aquinas College
Bay de Noc Community College
Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair
Glen Oaks Community College
Gogebic Community College
Grace Christian University
Great Lakes Boat Building School
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Madonna University
MIAT College of Technology
Muskegon Community College
North Central Michigan College
North Country Heavy Equipment School
Rochester University
Ross Education Holdings, Inc
Siena Heights University

Bronze:
Kettering University
Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency commends these institutions for their outstanding contributions to the veteran community and looks forward to continuing to work together to further enhance the educational opportunities and experiences available to military-connected individuals across the state.

For more information about the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and its initiatives, please visit https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa.

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