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Transfer Bridges for Military Connected Students

Prospective Students
Mapping Your Transfer Plan
Apply
Admitted Transfer Students
Transfer Bridges
1. Transfer Bridges for Military Connected Students
FAQs

Benefits of Joining Transfer Bridges to Michigan

Transfer Bridges to Michigan for military connected students is a student-led program that provides guidance for individuals who have served or are serving in the military. Led by veterans who understand the unique challenges that arise in the transfer process, this program aids military personnel in the application process and transfer transition into the University of Michigan. We will help direct you through the complexities of accessing higher education and connect you with campus communities (professional development, transfer, military, etc).

Pre-transfer Academic Advising

The LSA Transfer Team will help you develop your academic plan, choose courses to maximize transfer credit, and set your professional goals

Peer Mentorship

Through one-on-one student mentorship and a connection to a network of resources tailored to the needs of military personnel, your mentors will assist you with:

helping you set your goals
navigating the application process
organizing your campus visits
transition into university life

Get started by filling out this form.

After filling out the form:

Michael Hartman, Director of Transfer Recruitment, will contact you to set up an online appointment to get you started on your transfer plans.
One of the Student Veteran Ambassadors will contact you to set up your first mentorship meeting.

Free Tuition for qualified military connected students!

How does it work?

All active duty, reservists, National Guard, and veterans (honorably discharged or general discharge under honorable conditions) qualify for in-state residency at U-M.
Any student who qualfies for in-state residency with a family income of $125,000 or less and assets of less than $125,000 is guaranted free tuition to complete their U-M degree.
- Must be eligible to apply for financial aid; and
- must be completing their first bachelors degree

The Go Blue Guarantee makes it possible to graduate from U-M debt free without using your GI Bill tuition benefits. You can save them for graduate school!

For more information about the Go Blue Guarantee for military connected students, go to Veterans and Military Services.

Meet the LSA Military Transfer Bridges Ambassadors

Olubukola Akinbami

Hello! My name is Olubukola Akinbami. I served in the United States Army for 4 years as a Geospatial Engineer. I was stationed in Fort Drum, NY, and later deployed to Qatar for 7 months. Currently, I am double majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology, while minoring in User Experience and Design. My hobbies include drawing, reading, and listening to music. My plans for the future are to give back to the community that has served and supported me throughout my military and college career and provide mentorship through this program.

Markiana Schweitzer

Hello! My name is Markiana and I am a senior studying Economics. I served as an avionics technician for the B-52H bomber in the Air Force at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. While here at the university, I have had the opportunity to work at the Environmental Protection Agency and GM Financial by utilizing the vast networking community.

In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, ultimate frisbee, and being active. After graduation, I plan on pursuing a career that utilizes my educational background in Economics and my passion for serving disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in the government.

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