State Benefit·Wisconsin·🎓Education & Training

Wisconsin GI Bill (Tuition Remission)

Full tuition and fee remission at UW System or Wisconsin Technical College System schools for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits.

Verified May 12, 2026againstdva.wi.gov

Who qualifies

VeteransSpousesDependents
  • Available to any veteran
  • Honorable discharge required
  • Wisconsin residency

How to apply

Full tuition (tens of thousands of dollars)

Apply through the official Wisconsin agency.

Open application

Details

Eligibility

Must be a current Wisconsin resident AND either (a) held Wisconsin as home of record when entering active duty, OR (b) a Wisconsin resident for 3+ consecutive years prior to enrollment. Discharged under honorable conditions. Must meet one of: served 90+ days active duty during a war period; served 2 consecutive years active duty during peacetime; discharged due to service-connected disability, hardship, or reduction in force; received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or equivalent; or service in a designated crisis zone.

Covers

Full tuition and segregated fee remission at any UW System or Wisconsin Technical College System school, for up to 128 credits or 8 semesters (whichever is greater). Spouse/children eligibility requires the veteran to have a 30%+ service-connected disability rating, OR died on active duty / from service-connected causes; eligible children must be ages 17-25.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the Wisconsin state agency before applying.

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