State Resources

State Resources

Buddy to Buddy Volunteer veterans are recruited to the program from a variety of veteran service organizations within the community. Volunteers receive training in communication skills and available community resources to help them assist other service members and veterans in managing military-related challenges.

State of Michigan Veterans Affairs Public Directory PDF icon An exhaustive contact list of Michigan VA representatives.

Application for High School Diploma for Michigan WWII and Korean Veterans PDF icon This application is used to establish the eligibility of an honorably discharged WWII or Korean War veteran for receipt of a high school diploma from the State of Michigan. Veteran must have attended high school in Michigan.

The Michigan Veterans Coalition Understanding the VA steps.

Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs: Information, resources, and connections for Military and Veterans residing in Michigan.

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) Can provide temporary assistance for emergencies or hardships and is available to eligible wartime veterans and their families residing in Michigan. The MVTF cannot provide assistance for long-term problems or chronic financial difficulties.

Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars

Michigan Volunteers of America

Veteran Service Organizations PDF icon (The American Legion, AMVETS, Marine Corps League, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, etc).

Joining Forces Michigan

Military Friendly Community Colleges Follow this link for a list of Michigan community colleges on the Consortium of Michigan Veteran Educators list (VRAP funding must be used at a community college or technical school).

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Michigan Veteran Resources

Michigan Veterans Benefits & Services, Federal, State, and Local Programs PDF icon Much of the information contained in this booklet comes from the Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, 2011 edition. This booklet also provides valuable federal, state and local veteran contact information.

State Benefits for Disabled Veterans PDF icon This information sheet reviews State of Michigan benefits for disabled veterans.