Education Benefits
There are several types of education benefits that can be used at UW-Madison, and below you’ll find options for veterans, current service members, and dependents. Some are federally administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and others are administered by the state of Wisconsin. They have various eligibility requirements and provide different forms of assistance.
If you’re not sure where to begin, we recommend taking our benefit eligibility survey.
How to confirm your benefits each semester
Confirming your benefits is a required step to be certified each semester.
Financial aid & education benefits
Using education benefits shouldn’t stop you from completing a FAFSA®.
Receiving federal benefits
Guidance on how to manage your federal education benefits and ensure you receive payments in a timely manner.
Veterans & Service Members
Post 9/11 GI Bill®
36 months of assistance for veterans and current service members with qualifying active-duty service after September 11th, 2001.
Veteran Readiness and Employment
Connects veterans and current service members with opportunities to reach employment goals.
Wisconsin GI Bill®
Tuition remission for up to 128 credits or 8 semesters for eligible Wisconsin veterans.
Montgomery GI Bill®- Selected Reserve
Monthly stipend for current members of the Reserves and National Guard.
Military Tuition Assistance
Provides financial assistance to service members for voluntary off-duty education programs.
Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
Tuition grant program for enlisted members of the Wisconsin National Guard.
Dependents
Post 9/11 GI Bill® – Dependents
Dependents of veterans and service members with qualifying service may use transferred Post 9/11 GI Bill®.
Fry Scholarship
Provides up to 36 months of assistance for dependents of Post 9/11 veterans who have died in the line of duty or meet other qualifiers.
Dependents Educational Assistance
Monthly stipend for children or spouses of veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating.
Wisconsin GI Bill® – Dependents
Tuition remission for dependents of Wisconsin veterans who have at least a 30% service-connected disability rating and meet residency requirements.
Contact
University Veterans Services
716 Langdon Street
301 (3rd floor)
Madison, WI 53706
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Appointments & Drop-in Services
Drop-in Days and hours:
Monday: 10 am – 3 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm
Please visit our Contact page to schedule an appointment with a member of our staff.