Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools
Up to $2,000 or 50% of tuition per semester at participating private nonprofit institutions.
Apply now
Apply directly through the official Wisconsin agency.
About this benefit
Eligibility
Standard veteran eligibility (honorable discharge, WI residency, qualifying service periods). Also available to spouses and children of eligible veterans.
Covers
The lesser of $2,000 or 50% of tuition charged per semester at participating private nonprofit educational institutions.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against heab.state.wi.us. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Wisconsin state agency before applying.
Other 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.
Full tuition (tens of thousands of dollars)
Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
Tuition reimbursement after course completion for veterans with household income below $50,000.
Veteran Retraining Grant
Up to $3,000/year for 2 years for unemployed or underemployed veterans being retrained.
Up to $6,000 total
See every benefit you qualify for in Wisconsin
Get a personalized list of federal, state, and local veteran benefits based on your service history, disability rating, and Wisconsin residency — in under 2 minutes.
Find My Wisconsin Benefits