How University Veterans Services supports veterans, our staff, School Certifying Officials, things we do, our history, and how to contact us.
Our mission is to support the Wisconsin Experience of military-connected students by fostering personal transitions and pursuit of academic success.
What we do
We serve military-connected students in three key focus areas.
Education benefits
We certify both state and federal GI Bills, advise students on the use of education benefits, and assist with applying for new benefits.
Student success
Students often need more than financial assistance to succeed academically. We develop programming to build community among our military-connected students and campus as a whole, including peer support programs.
* PAVE is currently paused.
Educate/Advocacy
As subject matter experts on the needs and interests of the students we serve, we educate the campus community and act as a resource for faculty/staff. Through local, regional and national partnerships, we advocate for the best student experience.
Who is a military-connected student?
We use the term “military-connected student” to describe students who are:
- Veterans of the U.S. military.
- Currently serving in the U.S. military (active and reserve).
- Children and spouses of current or former members of the U.S. military.
This term does not include all ROTC students, but cadets and midshipmen may also identify as former military or family members.
Meet the staff
Student staff
Campus Partners
Pade Thao
Position title: Financial Aid, Federal Awards Administrator
Email:
pade.thao
Phone: 608.262.4987
Maggie Z.
Position title: Financial Aid, Verification Specialist
Email:
federal.aid
Phone: 608.262.3060
Michael Mohr
Position title: Access Consultant, McBurney Resource Center
Email:
michael.mohr
Phone: (608) 262-6232
Our history
UW-Madison has employed a Certifying Official since the creation of the first GI Bill after World War II. In 2007, the former Division of Student Life hired an Assistant Dean for Veterans. The Veteran Services and Military Assistance Center (VSMAC) opened in 2014 with an office in 333 East Campus Mall as a joint effort between the Division of Student Life and the Office of the Registrar, housing both the Assistant Dean and Certifying Official.
In 2019, the VSMAC was administratively moved to Student Affairs as part of the Identity and Inclusion theme. The name was changed to University Veteran Services effective November 1st, 2019.
Send us an email or other documents
Contact
University Veteran Services
school certifying officials
Call us at:
608-265-4628
Email us at:
veterans@wisc.edu
University Veterans Services
333 East Campus Mall
10th floor, Suite 10320
Madison, WI 53715
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Appointments
Drop-ins are always welcome, but appointments are encouraged.
Please visit our About Us page to make an appointment with a member of our staff.