Veteran Retraining Grant
Up to $3,000/year for 2 years for unemployed or underemployed veterans being retrained.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Wisconsin
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Up to $6,000 total
- Where it applies
- Wisconsin
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Veteran Retraining Grant?
Veteran Retraining Grant is a Wisconsin education & training benefit for veterans. Up to $3,000/year for 2 years for unemployed or underemployed veterans being retrained. The listed value is Up to $6,000 total.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Wisconsin residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have experienced involuntary job loss (not due to misconduct) within 1 year before application. Must have been employed 6+ consecutive months with same employer or in same/similar occupation. Underemployment qualifies if annual employment income falls below federal poverty guidelines following an involuntary income reduction within the preceding year. Must be enrolled in a technical education program or structured on-the-job training completable within 2 years. Four-year college or university programs do NOT qualify.
What Veteran Retraining Grant covers
Covers
Up to $3,000/year for a maximum of 2 years, based on financial need. Cannot be combined with other WDVA education benefits during the same period. Veterans may receive up to 2 grants total (not consecutively in the same year).
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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Up to $2,000/semester
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