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 veterans may be eligible for
benefits also. This assistance may come in the form of the Federal GI
Bill, or other reimbursement programs.
The Veteran's Certifying Official for MSOE is Steve
Midthun and is located in MSOE's Financial Aid Office, CC-431, or by calling
(414) 277-7223. 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
33 Post - 9/11 GI Bill - Active Duty
Effective on or after August 1, 2009, this educational benefit program is for
individuals who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
Active Duty program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. Generally,
benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.
Dependents of Service Members: For the first time
in history, service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be
able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children
starting Aug. 1, 2009.
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
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.
Additional
Resources for Veterans
