Military Benefits Information
Spring Arbor University coordinates veteran and active military benefits through the Office of Registration and Records. Students eligible to receive benefits from the Veteran Benefits Administration should make certain that all records are correct before the beginning of each term of attendance. Some qualifying students may be eligible to have their entire tuition and fees covered through the Post-911 G.I.Bill. Learn more by clicking on the link located in the "Federal VA Benefits" section.
Process for receiving benefits
Veterans interested in using their VA education benefits should go to gibill.va.gov to complete the necessary enrollment information. This is the quickest way to begin benefits.
Note: If the student chooses to begin benefits, be sure to notify the Records Office so we can create a VA file for the student. The student will not be certified as enrolled unless the Records and Registration Office knows they want benefits. A DD-214 in a student’s file is not an indication that a student wants to use the GI Bill benefits.
Student questions or problems about benefits may be addressed to the St. Louis Regional Office for Veterans Benefits, 1.888.442.4551, or go on line to gibill.va.gov. There is a wealth of information for the students at the Web site. If you determine that you are eligible for any military-related benefits, please complete and submit to SAU the SAU Verification of Military and VA Benefits form. To speak with a SAU representative regarding military benefits, please contact the Office of Registration and Records at 517.750.6516.
To learn more about the military benefits that you might be eligible for, review the benefits programs below.
Federal VA Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a number of programs including those listed below. For details on these programs, click here.
*Students who are eligible for Chapter 33 benefits** may be eligible to have the full cost of their tuition and fees covered at Spring Arbor University. In addition, they may have eligibility for housing and book allowances. Click here for additional details at the Department of Veteran Affairs Web site. To learn about SAU's participation with the Post-911 and Yellow Ribbon programs, click here.
Federal Military Benefits
In addition to VA benefits, the U.S. Government offers benefits to active military personnel . You can find additional information regarding these programs at Military.com.
State of Michigan Military Benefits
The State of Michigan offers a number of programs for Michigan Air and Army National Guard Reservists. Click here to read about the program at the Department of Veteran Affairs Web site.
SAU Military Benefits
Army and Air National Guard Military Discount
This is a 30 percent discount provided to students from SAU for your SAU tuition.
To apply for the Army and Air National Guard Military Discount, complete the SAU Verification of Military and VA Benefits form. Please return the completed form to the SAU Financial Aid office, 106 E. Main St., Spring Arbor, MI 49283, St. 16. For more information, call 517.750.5555.
Active Military Discount
This is a 30 percent discount provided to students from SAU for SAU tuition.
To apply for the Active Military Discount, complete the SAU Active Military Benefits form. Please return the completed form to the SAU Financial Aid office, 106 E. Main St., Spring Arbor, MI 49283, St. 16. For more information, call 517.750.5555.
**Note: Students receiving VA Chapter 33 benefits are not eligible for the SAU Military Benefits.