Veterans & Military-Affiliated Students

Instructions for applying for financial aid varies depending on whether you are an entering student, a continuing student, transferring from another institution, or enrolled in a graduate or professional program. Choose the appropriate instructions from the "Apply for Aid" menu.

In 2009, Congress passed legislation prohibiting colleges and universities from considering veterans’ benefits as a financial resource when evaluating eligibility for federal need-based financial aid.

We understand that the choice to use benefits is a personal decision. Whether choosing to use benefits or not, U-M undergraduate students with military connections are considered for the same institutional need-based aid as any other undergraduate student if they meet eligibility criteria.

The University of Michigan offers in-state tuition to veterans, reservists, active duty service members, and military-connected students who meet eligibility criteria. An application can be completed online. See the U-M Residency webpage for details on the process.

Have you submitted your application for residency? Veteran and military-affiliated  students who have submitted their application for residency may request a financial aid estimate while that decision is pending. Submit the Financial Aid Estimate for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students Request Form. 

For residency qualifications for military-connected students, please visit our Veterans & Military Services website.

The U-M Veterans Certification Department assists students applying for veterans’ educational benefits. They are located at:

Office of the Registrar
Michelle Henderson
Certifying Official
LSA Building Suite 5000
500 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382

Call 734-763-9066 or email [email protected].

Visit the U-M Veteran and Military Services website.

ROTC funding is managed by the individual ROTC Offices. If you have questions about your scholarship, you will want to contact them directly. ROTC scholarships do not impact your eligibility for need-based financial aid.

The Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program was created by Public Act 249 of 2014 and is administered by the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. According to preliminary information from the DMVA, the program will provide tuition assistance of up to $4,500 per academic year to members of the Michigan National Guard. A separate application is required. Eligibility criteria includes:

• Being active in the National Guard (including one weekend/month and two weeks/year)
• Not absent without leave or under Uniform Code of Military Justice charges and
• Meeting additional criteria consistent with recruiting and retention requirements

If you qualify for this program, you must report this payment to the U-M Office of Financial Aid when you receive it. Details, frequently asked questions, and applications are available on the Michigan.gov website. Call 517-481-7640 or email [email protected].

The College Financing Plan (CFP) was created to help students compare college financial aid offers. U-M has made this tool available through the secure Wolverine Access portal at the bottom of the student summary page. It uses federal data about U-M and student data from Financial Aid Notices and will be updated as funding is revised. 

If you have questions about veterans financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] or 734-763-6600.

For more information about programs and support for veterans on campus, explore the links below:

• U-M Veterans and Military Services Program
• Student Veterans of America-UM Chapter
• U-M Veterans Self-Service Support page in Wolverine Access. To access it, visit the "Campus Personal Information" section
• Child Care Subsidy

Are you a veteran in crisis or do you know a veteran in crisis? Contact the National Veterans Crisis Line toll-free at 800-273-8255.