Mark L. Whitfield Veterans & Military Services Center

We help veterans and military members as prospective or current students.

Funding Opportunities

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The Mark L. Whitfield Veterans & Military Services Center is proud to offer additional support to our military affiliated students who need short-term emergency financial assistance.  These funds have been generously donated to the center to provide short-term aid for situations that may be a barrier to a student’s education. 

To be eligible for this emergency assistance, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled as a student at Schoolcraft College.
  • Have completed 6 credit hours at Schoolcraft College
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Present proof of active military service, honorable to general discharge, or proof of benefits under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program (Chapter 35).
  • Demonstrate financial need that is a barrier to education (Examples: Car repairs that may prevent you from getting to class, school supplies, food costs, utility bills, childcare, interview attire, etc.).
  • Application process will require a meeting with a representative from the Veterans Resource Center.
  • Awards will be determined on a case-by-case basis.