Employment Benefits for Veterans in Michigan

Veterans' Preference in State Employment

Michigan grants preference to eligible veterans and certain spouses in state classified civil service hiring, adding points to passing scores in numerically scored selection processes.

Eligibility: Veterans with at least 90 days of active-duty service and an honorable discharge (5 points); 10 points for veterans with a service-connected disability, Purple Heart recipients, or an eligible surviving spouse. Preference must be claimed and requires registration with the Michigan Civil Service Commission.

Estimated value: 5 or 10 points added to civil service selection scores

How to apply: Register for veterans' preference with the Michigan Civil Service Commission and claim the preference when applying for a State of Michigan job.