Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty)

The MGIB is a monthly stipend that may be paid to veterans to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and supplies for college.  All monies will be paid directly to the veteran. 

Information on MGIB is found HERE

Federal Reserve 1606 Montgomery GI Bill (Reserve)

The 1606 benefit is a monthly stipend that may be paid to eligible veterans in the guard or reserve.  All monies will be paid directly to the service person.

Information on the 1606 benefit is found HERE

Post 9/11 GI Bill - Chapter 33

The P 9/11 benefit helps qualified veterans pay for a significant portion of their schooling.  It pays for all tuition and fees (directly to the school), gives out a yearly book stipend of $1000, and pays out a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). 

*If your service ended on or after January 1, 2013, your benefits won’t expire thanks to a new law called the Forever GI Bill - Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act. Some letters you receive from us may not yet reflect this change. Thank you for your patience as we work to update our systems.

Information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill is found HERE

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) - Chapter 31

The VR&E program may help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching for veterans with service-connected disabilities.  It pays in close proximity to the Post 9/11 GI Bill. 

Information on the VR&E GI Bill is found HERE

*To apply for any Federal GI Bill, please visit VA.gov

State of Wisconsin GI Bill

The Wisconsin GI Bill waives full tuition and segregated fees for eligible veterans and their dependents for up to eight semesters or 128 credits, whichever is greater, at any University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System school.

Qualifying Veteran

A qualifying Veteran is either a current Wisconsin resident who was either:

• A Wisconsin resident at the time of entry into active military service.
• A Wisconsin resident for at least five consecutive years preceding the beginning of any semester or session for which he or she registers at a qualifying institution.

Eligible Family Member

• A qualifying Veteran’s spouse or child may use this benefit if the Veteran has been awarded a service-connected disability rating of at least 30% by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-connected disability.

The spouse or child must meet the same residency requirements as the Veteran.

*To apply for the WI GI Bill:

• Make an appointment with the CVSO office to complete the form
• Apply online at MyWisVets