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Veteran's Education Benefits
Any student who served in the armed services of the United States,
either regular services, Selected Reserves or National Guard may be
eligible for some form of financial assistance. Dependents of disabled
or deceased veterans may be eligible for benefits also. This
assistance may come in the form of the Federal GI Bill, Wisconsin state
sponsored tuition grants or tuition remission.
The Veteran's Certifying Official for MSOE, Danielle
Kupkovits, can
be located in MSOE's Financial Aid Office, CC-431, or by calling (414)
277-7221. MSOE has been approved for certifying training veterans under all
public laws pertaining to veterans educational benefits. Please
click on each benefit to learn more about what it is and how to apply. Please
note that MSOE does not and cannot determine eligibility for veterans benefits;
the VA determines all eligibility.
Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
Active Duty program provides up to 36 months of education benefits.
Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release
from active duty.
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
Selected Reserve program may be available to you if you are a member of
the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve,
Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard
Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. You
may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits.
Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
REAP is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to
provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components
called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national
emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or
Congress. This new program makes certain reservists who were activated
for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001 either eligible for
education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment is a program to assist veterans who have a service connected disability.
Chapter 35 Survivors & Dependents' Educational Assistance
Provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of
veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a
service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a
result of a service related condition. The program offers up to 45
months of education benefits.
The Wisconsin Veterans' Education Grant (Vet ED)
Grant program provides a reimbursement grant for tuition and fees
following successful course completion. Eligible Wisconsin veterans who
have not yet been awarded a bachelor's degree may use VetEd to pursue
educational or vocational objectives up to a bachelor's degree at an
eligible UW, technical college, or approved private institution of
higher education.
Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
All Wisconsin National Guard enlisted members and warrant officers in
good standing who do not possess a bachelor's degree are eligible to
receive the Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant. This benefit may be
used toward eight (8) semesters of your college undergraduate education.
Tuition Assistance (TA) Program
Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, and application process' and restrictions.