MIAT Receives Student Veteran Awards

Grant Funding and Veteran Assistance Awards for MIAT

MIAT College of Technology was recently awarded two different accolades for their diligence in assisting it’s student veteran community.

The first award was a grant totaling $5,000 for renovations to the Student Veterans Center on campus. The grant was awarded by Student Veterans of American. From the SVA website, “Since 2014, the SVA Vet Center Initiative has built and improved veteran spaces on 61 campuses impacting over 30,000. Recognizing the successes of the last two years, The Home Depot Foundation continues its commitment to student veterans by offering a total of $400,000 to 50 deserving SVA chapters!”

MIAT was also recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and Michigan College Access Network for supporting Michigan veterans as they transition from the military to college life.

 

Along with these accolades, MIAT has also been previously given the honor of being designated a Military Friendly School as well as being certified as a Gold Level Veteran-Friendly School.