{"id":158,"date":"2022-04-06T14:17:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/veterans\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:38:47","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"layout-hero-container alignfull\" style=\"margin-top: -78px; background: url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/hero-veteran.png) no-repeat; background-size: cover;\">\n    <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"veteran smiling\"><\/span>\n        \n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"headlines\">\n            <h1>We work with military personnel and their families.<\/h1>\n            <p>Have a rewarding Schoolcraft experience.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"\/veterans\/enrollment\/\">Learn More &amp; Apply<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"value-benefits-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"value-1\"><p>We help with VA services and benefits<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-2\"><p>Get assistance with transcripts and other documents<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-3\"><p>Plan your program of study<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container intro gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>Conveniently located in the heart of campus, our Mark L. Whitfield Veterans &amp; Military Services Center provides assistance to veterans and current military members to help them become thriving students at Schoolcraft College. Our mission is to help you navigate the enrollment process by assisting with transcripts and other materials as well as make sure you\u2019re aware of any eligible VA benefits or scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are honored to work with military personnel and their families and are able to provide assistance with just about everything you need to begin and continue as a student. The Mark L. Whitfield Veterans &amp; Military Services Center is a warm, welcoming environment that features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computers and laptop stations along with a printer for completing homework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Masco Command Post lounge which is a dedicated space for veterans to relax in between classes in reclining chairs, watch TV, and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.&nbsp; This lounge also features a kitchen area with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and sink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small conference room that can be used for meeting with representatives from military organizations, as a quiet study area, or for veteran student organization meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lending Library to check out donated textbooks for use throughout the semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-button move-up-25\"><a href=\"\/veterans\/enrollment\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-link\"><a href=\"#contact-info-row\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container callout-primary gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p><strong>Important Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule an appointment by calling 734-462-4352.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have unofficial college transcripts that you want to discuss during your phone appointment, please scan and send to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:vets@schoolcraft.edu\">vets@schoolcraft.edu<\/a>&nbsp;(official copies still need to be sent to the Records Office for evaluation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/\">gibill.va.gov<\/a>&nbsp;for updates on VA benefits and processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As part of the admissions and enrollment process, new and returning students may be requested to provide a recognized government-issued photo ID to verify their identity. Learn more about student&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/registration\/processes\/identification\/\">identification&nbsp;guidelines.<\/a><br>*Schoolcraft College reserves the right to ask for additional documentation for verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns rounded gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:25px\">\n<p>\u201cThe Veterans &amp; Military Services Center is a place where conversations of mutually shared military experiences take place and are understood and appreciated.&nbsp;The center provided invaluable support and encouragement for both me and my fellow veterans.\u201d&nbsp;-Tulu<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:25px\">\n<p>\u201cThe Veterans &amp; Military Services staff are very knowledgeable and helped guide me through the transition to academic life continually providing encouragement through the adjustment. The center has provided a dedicated space for veterans to unwind, study, and grab a cup of coffee or snack.&nbsp;I encourage all military students to explore the center\u2019s offerings.\u201d&nbsp;-Adrien<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:25px\">\n<p>\u201cIf I had any advice for anyone, especially veterans looking to start college, I&#8217;d say: find a career you would be okay with doing the rest of your life and go for it.&nbsp; You are never too old. I would recommend any veteran looking to start at Schoolcraft College to use the Veterans &amp; Military Services Center as they are your own personal resource that other students don\u2019t have access to.\u201d -Lauren<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading center-heading\">Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-steps-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"step1\">\n        <span class=\"number\">1<\/span>\n        <h3>Connect<\/h3>\n        <p>Call 734-462-4352 for an appointment<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step2\">\n        <span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\n        <h3>Collect<\/h3>\n        <p>Scan your transcripts to <a href=\"mailto:vets@schoolcraft.edu\">vets@schoolcraft.edu<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step3\">\n        <span class=\"number\">3<\/span>\n        <h3>Check<\/h3>\n        <p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\" target=\"_blank\">va.gov<\/a> for VA benefits updates<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading center-heading\" id=\"staff-contacts\">Staff Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-equal gb-columns-center\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><div class=\"layout-bio-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"details-container\" id=\"\">\n        <h2>Brent Landau, MBA<\/h2>\n        <p>Director<\/p>\n\n        <p class=\"contact-info\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:blandau@schoolcraft.edu\">blandau@schoolcraft.edu<\/a><br \/>\n            <i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i>&nbsp; 734-462-4351        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"bio-container\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><div class=\"layout-bio-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"details-container\" id=\"\">\n        <h2>Sarah Woods<\/h2>\n        <p>School Certifying Official<\/p>\n\n        <p class=\"contact-info\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:swoods@schoolcraft.edu\">swoods@schoolcraft.edu<\/a><br \/>\n            <i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i>&nbsp; 734-462-4352        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"bio-container\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><div class=\"layout-bio-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"details-container\" id=\"\">\n        <h2>Maria Marsh<\/h2>\n        <p>School Certifying Assistant<\/p>\n\n        <p class=\"contact-info\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:mmarsh@schoolcraft.edu\">mmarsh@schoolcraft.edu<\/a><br \/>\n            <i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i>&nbsp; 734-462-4350        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"bio-container\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/VMSC-Front-Office.jpg\" alt=\"4 comfortable chairs in circle\" class=\"wp-image-173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/VMSC-Front-Office.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/VMSC-Front-Office-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Student-Technology-Center.jpg\" alt=\"computer stations\" class=\"wp-image-172\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Student-Technology-Center.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Student-Technology-Center-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Masco-Command-Post.jpg\" alt=\"seating and tables in corner windowed room\" class=\"wp-image-174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Masco-Command-Post.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/11\/Masco-Command-Post-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-columns-center\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container callout-secondary gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:600px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/thank-you-veterans.jpg\" alt=\"Thank you veterans\" class=\"wp-image-147\" style=\"width:248px;height:186px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/thank-you-veterans.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/05\/thank-you-veterans-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s an honor to work with such an amazing group of individuals each day! 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