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.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Wisconsin
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Full tuition (tens of thousands of dollars)
- Where it applies
- Wisconsin
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Wisconsin GI Bill (Tuition Remission)?
Wisconsin GI Bill (Tuition Remission) is a Wisconsin education & training benefit for veterans, spouses, dependents. Full tuition and fee remission at UW System or Wisconsin Technical College System schools for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits. The listed value is Full tuition (tens of thousands of dollars).
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Wisconsin residency
Who is eligible
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.
What Wisconsin GI Bill (Tuition Remission) covers
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.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dva.wi.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other Wisconsin Education & Training
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Tuition reimbursement after course completion for veterans with household income below $50,000.
Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools
Up to $2,000 per semester or 50% of remaining tuition at participating private nonprofit institutions.
Up to $2,000/semester
Veteran Retraining Grant
Up to $3,000/year for 2 years for unemployed or underemployed veterans being retrained.
Up to $6,000 total
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