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Student Veterans Affairs Office

WISCONSIN STATE TUITION PROGRAMS

 Use the WI National Guard Tuition Grant, if you

        - are a current member of the National Guard
        - have not already earned a Bachelor's degree
        - must be a member of the Guard for the entire term
        - your out of pocket costs are about $850/year

 You'll need to do the following:             
        - complete an application within 60 days of the end of the term and   
           leave with your school's veteran coordinator
        - you have 8 semesters of benefits to use for undergraduate work;
           part-time coursework will be prorated
        - a GPA of at least 2.0 must be achieved each term
        - your reimbursement will be mailed to the address on your application

 Use the Wisconsin GI Bill, if you

        - were a Wisconsin resident at the time of entry into active duty  
          and are a resident of and living in the state at the time of registering
          at an approved institution
          - are no longer a member of the National Guard or have used all of
          your WI National Guard Tuition grant benefit
        - the program will cover 100% of tuition costs only
        - benefits may be used for 8 semesters or 128 credits
        - no income limits or delimiting periods
        - may be available to eligible spouses and children of deceased or
          disabled veterans
        - this program will impact your financial aid package
        - your out of pocket costs are about $200/year

  Use the Vet Ed Reimbursement Grant, if you 

        - have not already earned a Bachelors degree
        - have applied for the WI GI Bill and been denied
        - this benefit is based on the length of active duty
        - may be used for full time or part time coursework
        - benefits will be reduced by any amount that was paid by other
           programs
        - an online pre-application is required within 180 days of the start of
          the term and an application is required within 60 days of the end of
          the term
        - your reimbursement will be mailed to your address of record by the WI
          VA office

  FEDERAL TUITION PROGRAMS

 Use the Army Reserve Tuition Reimbursement, if you
 
        - are in Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) status or eligible for Reserve
          Component TA in an active drilling status
        - are taking courses leading to completion of a documented educational
          plan for one credential each at the certificate, associate, bachelor, or
          master level.
        - applications are completed at your duty station
        - tuition charges are sent to the Army from the accounts receivable 
          office
        - there is a ceiling of $4500 and a semester hour cap of $250, unless
          an exemption has been agreed upon        
        - your completed paperwork should go to Barb Perron, Accounts
          Receivable, Room 003, Student Services