Wisconsin Veteran Benefits
Discover 16 state benefits available to Wisconsin veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Wisconsin
🏛️Tax Benefits(1)
Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit
100%+Full refund of property taxes on primary residence for 100% disabled or individually unemployable veterans.
Value: Full property tax refund (thousands annually)
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(2)
WDVA Primary Mortgage Loan Program
Any VeteranCompetitive fixed-rate mortgage with no VA funding fee and no PMI, up to $400,000.
Value: Savings from no PMI and no funding fee
Learn more →WDVA Home Improvement Loan Program
Any VeteranLow-interest, fixed-rate loan for home improvements up to 90% of home equity with no cap.
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(4)
Wisconsin GI Bill (Tuition Remission)
Any VeteranFull tuition and fee remission at UW System or Wisconsin Technical College System schools for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits.
Value: Full tuition (tens of thousands of dollars)
Learn more →Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
Any VeteranTuition reimbursement after course completion for veterans with household income below $50,000.
Learn more →Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools
Any VeteranUp to $2,000 or 50% of tuition per semester at participating private nonprofit institutions.
Value: Up to $2,000/semester
Learn more →Veteran Retraining Grant
Any VeteranUp to $3,000/year for 2 years for unemployed or underemployed veterans being retrained.
Value: Up to $6,000 total
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(2)
Assistance to Needy Veterans Grant (ANVG)
Any VeteranFinancial assistance for health care and subsistence needs, up to $2,000 per year with a $5,000 lifetime cap.
Value: Up to $2,000/year; $5,000 lifetime
Learn more →Wisconsin Veterans Homes (Long-Term Care)
Any VeteranSkilled nursing and assisted living at three state veterans homes in King, Chippewa Falls, and Union Grove.
Learn more →💼Employment(2)
Veterans Hiring Preference in State Employment
Any VeteranPriority of service at Job Centers and preference points in state civil service hiring.
Learn more →Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment (State Employment)
30%+Direct consideration for state government jobs without competing through traditional civil service assessment for veterans rated 30%+.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(1)
Military License Plates
Any VeteranDistinctive license plates honoring military service with over 50 service/medal designations. Medal of Honor plates are free.
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(3)
Free Hunting or Fishing License (Recently Returned)
Any VeteranOne-time free hunting OR fishing license for veterans separated under honorable conditions within the past 365 days.
Value: ~$20-$30
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Recreation Card
50%+$7 annual card for fishing, small game hunting, state park admission, and trail access for veterans rated 50%+.
Value: $7 replaces $100+ in licenses/passes
Learn more →Disabled Veteran State Park/Forest/Trail Pass Fee Waiver
70%+Free vehicle admission and trail pass fees at all Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreation areas for veterans rated 70%+.
Value: $53-$63/year in pass fees waived
Learn more →📋Other Benefits(1)
Veteran Designation on Driver License/ID
Any VeteranFree or nominal cost "VETERAN" designation on Wisconsin driver license or ID card.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Wisconsin veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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