Education benefits that new or transfer students are eligible for, find support, and learn what its like to attend UW–Madison as a veteran.
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About University Veterans Services
Top recommendations
- Apply for your education benefits the same time you apply to attend UW-Madison.
- Remember to confirm your benefits each semester.
- You are always welcome to contact University Veterans Services to assist with any questions.
Guides
Attending UW as a veteran
Help with navigating academic, social, and cultural experiences.
What benefits am I eligible for?
As a veteran, you may be eligible for federal and state education benefits.
Apply for education benefits
The most common way is through the GI Bill. Also, consider other benefits.
Peer support
PAVE* is a peer support program that connects student veterans to help them navigate college life.
What is the GI Bill?
The GI Bill benefits help eligible veterans pay for college, graduate school, and training programs.
Active duty
A checklist and steps to take before leaving UW-Madison, and steps to take when returning.
* PAVE is currently paused. Visit Student Veterans of America — UW–Madison for peer-to-peer support.
School Certifying Officials
They’ll help guide you with the application and certification process, as well as assist with any other questions.
Report an issue
Student of concern
Any student displaying behaviors that may interfere with their ability to be successful or disrupts the learning of others.
Bias or hate incident
Including slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, symbols, assault, microagressions, and harassment.
Other incidents
This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, stalking, or a missing student.
Contact us
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.
Current students can make an appointment using Starfish.