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.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Must be a current Wisconsin resident AND either (a) a Wisconsin resident 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 during a war period; served 2 consecutive years (or full initial obligation) during peacetime; or received an expeditionary/service medal.
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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; children must be ages 17-26.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against dva.wi.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Wisconsin state agency before applying.
Other Wisconsin Education & Training
Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
Tuition reimbursement after course completion for veterans with household income below $50,000.
Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools
Up to $2,000 or 50% of tuition per semester 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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