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Whether you’re on active duty or making the transition to civilian life, we can help you get a top-quality education at a price you can afford. Baker College is a certified Council for Adult and Experiential learning Innovator*, outperforming national institutional averages in every category measured for adult student success.
Why Choose Baker College?
Earn Credit for your Military Experience
Want to earn your degree even sooner? We offer college credit for prior learning gained through military service, so you can complete your degree even sooner.
Personalized Military Support
Dedicated Guidance: A School Certifying Official is available to help navigate the GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon Program, and Federal Tuition Assistance.
Application Assistance: Get step-by-step walkthroughs for the benefits application process and direct answers to your questions.
Transparent Tuition & Payments
Predictable Costs: Use the Net Cost Calculator to easily determine your expected financial contribution.
No Upfront Deposits: A deferred payment model ensures you aren’t required to pay a deposit until your benefits are disbursed.
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If you served on Active Duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for educational and housing expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
State-Level Veteran Resources
MVAA Partnership: Access discharge documents and connect with Veteran Service Officers through the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Direct Support: Contact the MVAA at (800) 642-4838 for comprehensive family and veteran services.
Commitment to Veterans
Veteran-Friendly Employers: Baker College supports the MVAA program that identifies top-tier employers (Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels) committed to hiring veterans.
Principles of Excellence: As a signer of the DoD MOU, the college adheres to Executive Order 13607 to ensure high-quality educational support for service members.
Ethical Recruitment: The college strictly prohibits high-pressure recruitment tactics for new or returning military-connected students.
Note: GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Detailed benefit information is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Military & Veterans FAQs
In addition to the support offered by Baker College, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency helps veterans and their families access discharge documents, get connected to Veteran Service Officers and find services to assist in their needs. Please visit the MVAA website or call 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) for assistance.
Yes, Our dedicated School Certifying Official is eager to help you with military connected student benefits including GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Federal Tuition Assistance programs. They will be happy to walk you through the process of how to apply for your benefits and answer any questions.
Yes, Baker College strongly believes in the Principles of Excellence as outlined in Executive Order 13607 by being a participant in programs supporting the continued education of service members. The College is a proud signer of the DoD MOU and is eligible to receive federal military and veteran education benefits.
The CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) is a national, nonprofit membership organization that supports the creation of education-to-career pathways, fueling economic mobility and community prosperity for all.
Baker College fully supports the MVAA who recognizes employers that commit to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices by awarding Bronze, Silver and Gold level status as Veteran-Friendly Employers. You can find a list of Veteran-Friendly Employers on the MVAA website.
Our dedicated School Certifying Official is eager to help you with military connected student benefits including GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Federal Tuition Assistance programs. They will be happy to walk you through the process of how to apply for your benefits and answer any questions.