Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

PO Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
Ph: (608)266-1311
URL: http://dva.state.wi.us

Tuition and Fee Reimbursement Grants

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Up to 100% tuition and fee reimbursement for Wisconsin veterans who were discharged from active duty within the last 10 years. Undergraduate courses must be completed at accredited Wisconsin schools. Those attending Minnesota public colleges, universities, and technical schools that have a tuition reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin also may qualify. Must meet military service requirements. Application must be received no later than 60 days after the completion of the course. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Mike Keatley, Grants Coordinator, 608-266-1311.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Retraining Grants

(Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Renewable award for veterans, unmarried spouses of deceased veterans, or dependents of deceased veterans. Must be resident of Wisconsin and attend an institution in Wisconsin. Veteran must be recently unemployed and show financial need. Must enroll in a vocational or technical program that can reasonably be expected to lead to employment. Course work at four-year colleges or universities does not qualify as retraining. Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 144 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Mike Keatley, Grants Coordinator, 608-266-1311.

Wisconsin Veterans Part-time Study Reimbursement Grant

(Undergraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Open only to Wisconsin veterans. Renewable for continuing study. Contact office for more details. Application deadline is no later than sixty days after the course completion. Veterans may be reimbursed up to 100% of tuition and fees. Qualif.: Applicant must be: part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $300. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 800000 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Mike Keatley, Grants Coordinator, 608-266-1311.