MI HCR0017

Urges Michigan's public institutions of higher education to adopt veteran-friendly policies to attract and retain military veterans as students.

Recommends offering in-state tuition rates to all veterans regardless of state of residence, subject to honorable discharge status.

Calls for establishing Veteran Syndicate Offices to assist veterans with federal benefits, supporting those in Guard or Reserves, and providing social networks for civilian adjustment.

Recommends participation in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges system, extended application deadlines, and waived application fees to facilitate veteran enrollment.

Requires copies of the resolution be sent to the presidents and boards of control of Michigan's public institutions of higher education.