The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) serves as the central coordinating point for Michigan veterans, connecting those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, to services and benefits throughout the state. MVAA was created by Executive Order 2013-2 and began operations on March 20, 2013, the 10 th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
MVAA is a state government agency and is housed within Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
The agency works to identify and break down barriers veterans face in employment, education, health care and quality of life, making Michigan a great place for veterans and their families to call home. The agency aggregates veterans services currently found in 14 state agencies as well as hundreds of community-based veteran programs to create a ‘no wrong door’ access to benefits and services.
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION
Using Financial Aid with the GI Bill
Veterans Educational Assistance Program
Reserve Educational Assistance
Michigan Veteran Education Initiative
Veteran-Friendly Schools in Michigan
Children of Veterans' Tuition Grant Program
Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
Application for High School Diploma for Michigan WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans
HEALTHCARE
Online Mental Health Screening
Service Connected/Presumptive Conditions
Benefits for 100 percent Disabled Veterans
PTSD Training Law Enforcement Resources
STATE BENEFITS
Veteran License Plates and IDs
100 percent Disabled Veteran Benefits
MICHIGAN VETERANS HOMES
DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
CONTACTS
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Phoenix Bldg.
5th Floor
222 N. Washington Square
P.O. Box 30104
Lansing, MI 48909
800-642-4838
American Legion Department of Michigan
212 North Verlinden Ave
Suite A, Lansing, MI 48915
517- 371-4720
517- 371-2401 Fax
American Legion Department of Michigan Service Officer
Mr. Gary Easterling
Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building
Rm. 1210
477 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
313-964-6640
313-964-6641
313-964-5697 Fax