The University of Wisconsin Colleges is fully approved for the certification of educational benefits for veterans and veterans' dependents under both federal and state veterans administration programs.
Federal Benefits
The United States Department of Veteran Affairs provides information regarding Veteran Affairs Federal benefits, including Montgomery G.I. Bill Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, and 1606.
DANTES Programs include Troops To Teachers, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC).
Contact your County Veterans Service Office nearest your residence for information on and assistance in starting State and Federal VA benefits. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs provides a County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) list with information regarding your nearest office.
State Benefits
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs – for information regarding state-provided benefits.
Veterans Wisconsin Education Portal – information on higher education benefits for Veterans in Wisconsin
UW System Frequently Asked Questions about the WI G.I. Bill Benefits
County Veterans Service Office list – Veterans Affairs offices listing for information and assistance instarting State and Federal VA benefits.
Contact your County Veterans Service Office nearest your residence for information and assistance in starting State and Federal VA benefits. See the County Veterans Service Office list (above) for information regarding your nearest office.
NOTICE: The Wisconsin GI Bill does not cover all educational costs. Check with your Campus Coordinator for Veteran Services to determine which tuition/fees are not covered.
Contact your respective service representative for all Wisconsin Air/Army National Guard benefits.
Veterans & Armed Services Transcripts
For transcript transfer, visit Joint Services Transcript
For further information, please contact the Campus Coordinator for Veterans Services or the web site of the campus in which you are interested. The names of the contacts appear below.
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County
Steven Paske
(608) 355-5270
UW-Barron County
Jaci Sacco
(715) 234-8176 ext. 5464
UW-Fond du Lac
Jackie Morgan
(920) 929-1122
UW-Fox Valley
Kathy Gilmore
(920) 832-2660
UW-Fox Valley Veterans Website
UW-Manitowoc
Cathy Buchner
(920) 683-4707
UW-Marathon County
Tiffany Schoenfeldt
(715) 261-6240
UW-Marinette
Karen Philipps
(715) 735-4301
UW-Marinette Veterans Website
UW-Marshfield/Wood County
Dawn Messerschmidt: (715) 384-1717
UW-Marshfield/Wood County Veterans Website
UW-Richland
George Henze
(608) 647-8422 ext. 219
UW-Rock County
Carey Wilson
(608) 758-6524
UW-Sheboygan
Mary Balde
(920) 459-6696
UW-Washington County
Maria Graciano
(262) 335-5207
UW-Washington County Veterans Website
UW-Waukesha
Cindy Nader
(262) 521-5463
UW Colleges Online
Stephanie Douglas
1-877-449-1877