Veteran-Friendly Institution

Supporting soldiers in becoming scholars

Because of our dedication to supporting veterans and their dependents, MMCC has been recognized as a gold-level Certified Veteran-Friendly school.

We commit to the highest level of service for our military-connected students—service that is personal and individualized. You are not a number. You will never be treated like you are.

Our veteran service representative will work directly with you to navigate MMCC’s processes and the sometimes intimidating VA processes and forms that allow you to receive federal and state education benefits.

We understanding that educational excellence and flexible schedules are essential. We offer—

• Nearly 50 degrees and certificates to accommodate various skills and goals.
• Rapid-training programs and two-year associate degrees to launch a new career or build on the skills you have already developed.
• Transfer programs for students intending to pursue bachelor degrees and higher. MMCC commits to an affordable and exceptional way to begin your education.
• Online, evening, and hybrid courses for flexible scheduling.
• Support services for all students, including academic tutoring and supplemental instruction, well as a dedicated Veteran Resource Rep and Veteran Resource Center.

Services for Veterans

Veteran Resource Rep

MMCC’s MI-Vet accredited, on-campus veteran rep understands, not only the programs and support services available to veterans, but the personal experience of military service, because he is an army veteran himself. As your single point-of-contact, he will connect you with both college and VA/veteran assistance and services.

Our veteran representative will—

• Explain your options for paying for college and assist with completing the necessary forms.
• Assist you with completing and submitting veteran education benefit forms and joint service transcript requests. And assist you with accessing and establishing other veteran benefits, such as VA healthcare or home loans.
• Guide you through MMCC’s processes for becoming a student and being successful.

Veteran Resource Center

MMCC’s Veteran Resource Center provides recreational space for student veterans to study and interact with one another. It is located in Room 306 on the Mt. Pleasant campus.

It features—

• Computers with CAC card readers
• DAV (Disabled American Veterans) representative sessions for assistance with disability claims
• Television and comfortable seating
• Resource materials and information specific to military-connected students and their family member

Student Veterans of America (SVA)

Involvement and Connections

An active chapter of Student Veterans of America provides MMCC students opportunities to engage in activities outside of the classroom. Through SVA, MMCC’s students have gone on charter fishing trips, volunteered and served in community outreach, and formed deep and lasting bonds with their fellow soldiers/veterans.

At the heart of MMCC’s student-led chapter, and in alignment with the national organization’s vision, this group “empowers veterans to be informed consumers of higher education and make the most of the transition to civilian life.” The national organization provides veteran scholarships and training opportunities to support academic growth and degree attainment.

Contact Us! sva@midmich.edu

SVA Leadership

Advisor:
Chris Stanton, MMCC Veteran Affairs Coordinator

President: Emilio Campos,
ecampos@midmich.edu

Vice President: Nicholas Snider,
nwsnider@midmich.edu

Treasurer: Zach Leonard,
zleonard@midmich.edu

Historian/Secretary: Victor Burdick,
vburdick@midmich.edu

Public Relations Officer: Randal Hardy,
rhardy@midmich.edu