{"id":7749,"date":"2018-04-10T08:36:32","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T13:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/?page_id=7749"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:31:55","slug":"veterans-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/veterans-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UWM is proud to join the ranks of select campuses across the country that have been classified as military friendly. Only the top 15% of schools in the nation achieve this designation each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office is dedicated to providing current and past members of the military, as well as their qualifying dependents, with accurate information and timely processing of their state and federal military educational benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-benefits\">Federal Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-9-11-gi-bill\">Post 9\/11 GI Bill<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this Benefit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/\">Post-9\/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply\/\">how to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-montgomery-gi-bill\">Montgomery GI Bill<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MGIB-SR program provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Reserves and Guard. Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components and VA makes the payments.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-selected-reserve\/\">Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply\/\">how to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vocational-rehabilitation-and-employment\">Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(VR&amp;E) is the VA\u2019s comprehensive program providing training, special rehabilitation services and employment assistance for Veterans with service connected disabilities and Service members leaving active duty because of medical issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/VocRehab\/\">Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&amp;E)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tuition-assistance\">Tuition Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance for off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier&#8217;s professional and personal self-development goals. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning and is part of an approved academic degree or certificate program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective students are encouraged to contact their unit Education Services Officer (ESO). Military counselor or Service for TA approval prior to enrollment.&nbsp; Servicemembers with an approved Tuition Assistance Request (TAR) should contact the Military Education Benefits Office for further assistance using the \u201cContact Us\u201d form below. Links to service branches are found below. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about MyArmyBenefits <a href=\"https:\/\/myarmybenefits.us.army.mil\/Benefit-Library\/Federal-Benefits\/Tuition-Assistance-(TA)\">Tuition Assistance (TA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil\/Benefit-Library\/Federal-Benefits\/Military-Tuition-Assistance-(MilTA)?serv=20\">Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navycollege.navy.mil\/\">Navy College Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-state-benefits\">State Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wisconsin-gi-bill\">Wisconsin GI Bill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wisconsin GI Bill remits full tuition and segregated&nbsp;fees for eligible veterans and their dependents for up to eight full-time semesters or 128 credits, whichever is greater, at any UW System or Wisconsin Technical College School. The Wisconsin GI Bill is a state program that is entirely separate from the Federal GI Bill. Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dva.wi.gov\/benefits\/education\/wi-gi-bill\/\">WI GI Bill <\/a>page to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.dva.wisconsin.gov\/mywisvets\">MyWisVets.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or apply by completing and submitting the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dva.wi.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WDVA_2030_Request_for_Certification_for_Wisconsin_GI_Bill.pdf\">WDVA Form 2030 (Wisconsin GI Bill Request for Certification)<\/a> form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-guard-tuition-grant\">National Guard Tuition Grant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Guard Tuition Grant can be used by eligible members of the Army &amp; Air Guard. It pays for tuition used towards obtaining a members first undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more and apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/dma.wi.gov\/wisconsin-national-guard-tuition-grant\/\">Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-veted-tuition-reimbursement\">VetEd Tuition Reimbursement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The VetEd Tuition Reimbursement Grant can be used by eligible veterans of the Armed Forces. It pays for tuition used towards obtaining a members first undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/dva.wi.gov\/benefits\/education\/vet-ed-reimbursement-grant\/\">VetEd Reimbursement Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mebo-resources\">MEBO Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-links\">Quick Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/jst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joint Services Transcript Requests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/veterans.wisconsin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wisconsin Veterans Education Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/students-called-to-active-duty\/\">Students Called to Active Duty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marquette.edu\/rotc\/army\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Army ROTC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marquette.edu\/rotc\/airforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Air Force ROTC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marquette.edu\/rotc\/navy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navy ROTC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/MilitaryServiceandPostActiveDutyStudentDeferment-en-us.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Loan Military Deferments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-campus-resources\">Campus Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/mavrc\/\">Military and Veterans Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/mavrc\/support-resources\/\">Vet Success on Campus services<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/trio\/adult-programs\/veterans-upward-bound\/\">Veterans Upward Bound Program&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/\">Accessibility Resource Center&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\">Student Financial Services&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/student-veteran\/vital-program.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Campus Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-resources\">Community Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/milwaukee-health-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milwaukee VA Medical Center\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/eligibility\/active-duty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefits &amp; Services for OEF\/OIF\/OND Service Members\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/vetjobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VetJobs National Job Board&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrd.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veterans National Resource Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-bah-stipend-calculator\">Summer BAH\/Stipend Calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Spreadsheets will appear in this location when ready for each semester.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download one of the two spreadsheets to figure out what your weekly enrollment level may be. One spreadsheet will help you calculate your weekly eligibility for the Post 9\/11 GI Bill Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and the other will help you calculate your enrollment level for the Montgomery GI Bill Stipend. Simply enter the number of credit hours you plan to take during each summer term and then the calculator will do the rest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan wisely for summer classes and get the most out of your benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate-summer-credit-table\">Undergraduate Summer Credit Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>4 Weeks<\/th><th>6 Weeks<\/th><th>8 Weeks<\/th><th>12 Weeks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fulltime<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><td>4 credits<\/td><td>6 credits<\/td><td>8 credits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\/4 time<\/td><td>2 credits<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><td>4 or 5 credits<\/td><td>6 or 7 credits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/2 time<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>2 credits<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><td>4 or 5 credits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Less than 1\/2 time<\/td><td>1 credits<\/td><td>1 credits<\/td><td>1 or 2 credits<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate-summer-credit-table\">Graduate Summer Credit Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>4 Weeks<\/th><th>6 Weeks<\/th><th>8 Weeks<\/th><th>12 Weeks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fulltime<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><td>4 credits<\/td><td>5 credits<\/td><td>6 credits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\/4 time<\/td><td>2 credits<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><td>4 credits<\/td><td>4 or 5 credits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/2 time<\/td><td>1 credits<\/td><td>2 credits<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><td>3 credits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Less than 1\/2 time<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>2 credits<\/td><td>2 credits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>* Please realize that the VA is the ultimate authority on credit-levels. These spreadsheets are only our attempt to estimate your enrollment levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consumer-information\">Consumer Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, requires institutions participating in the Title IV financial aid programs to disclose specified information to all current and prospective students and employees. You can find all of that information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/consumer-information\/\">Consumer Information<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mebo-forms\">MEBO Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-request-for-federal-benefits\">Request for Federal Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these forms to request the use of Federal VA benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2026\/04\/VA-Request-Form-26-27.pdf\">Request for Federal Benefits 2026 &#8211; 2027<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2026\/04\/VA-Request-Form-Summer-2026.pdf\">Request for Federal Benefits Summer 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Military Education Benefits Office<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:vets@uwm.edu\">vets@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6627\">414-229-6627<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>UWM Student Union, EG 40C<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hours<\/strong>: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 9:00 am \u2013 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am \u2013 3:00 pm<br><strong>Fax<\/strong>: 414-229-5699<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mailing-address\">Mailing Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Military Education Benefits Office<br>University of Wisconsin &#8211; Milwaukee<br>Student Union, EG 40C<br>P.O. 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