Veterans Services
The University of Wisconsin Colleges is fully approved for the certification of educational benefits for veterans and veterans' dependents under both federal and state veteran’s administration programs.
- Getting Started - Step by step process of coming to UWFox, from the admission process to receiving your benefits.
- Transcripts - Listing of military services for transcript credit.
- State Benefits - Listing of state educational benefits, office listings, and other available benefits.
- Federal Benefits - Educational benefits available from the Federal VA.
- Current Wisconsin Guard Members - Benefits awarded to members of the Wisconsin Air/Army National Guard.
- Student Veterans currently at UWFox - Reminders for current students.
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing to continue your education with the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley. This site was designed to assist our student-veterans in the initiation of their benefits process. All student veterans must follow the first five steps. However, since each veteran’s benefits vary, follow steps 6, 7, & 8 if they pertain to you.
- Step 1 - Apply for admission (apply 180 days before the term you wish to attend)
- Step 2 - Follow the Transcripts guidelines. (Contact prior schools early to ensure transcripts are received by Student Services) Note: Transcripts coming from another state take about 2-3 weeks and overseas take about 6-7 weeks.
- Step 3 - Placement testing must be taken unless Math/English course was taken at previous University. (Schedule placement tests as early as possible)
- Step 4 - Register for classes (Registration Process & Dates)
- Step 5 - Complete Veterans Registration Form and submit to Student Services when registering for classes. Note: This form is required to be submitted every semester.
- Step 6 - Apply for Federal VA Benefits via VONAPP or at your County Veterans Service Office. The CVSO will assist in starting the MGIB. Note: Bring copy of DD Form 214 to the CVSO. (Apply 90 days before the beginning of the term)
- Step 7 - Apply for financial aid. (Apply as soon after January 1 as possible for the academic year that begins the following September)
- Step 8 – Contact the County Veterans Service Office for initiation of State Benefits.
- Step 9 – Enjoy your classes at the University of Fox Valley.
Transcripts
The University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley proudly accepts transcripts from the follow services for college credit:
State Benefits
Am I eligible for Wisconsin state benefits? Click here or contact your County Veterans Service Office for eligibility requirements.
Educational benefits available:
Note: For all state benefits, applicants must apply through your County Veterans Service Office.
Visit the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Homepage for non-educational benefits
Federal Benefits
Note: For all Federal benefits, applicants must apply through your County Veterans Service Office.
Educational benefits available:
- GI Bill General Information - http://www.gibill.va.gov/gi_bill_info/benefits.htm
- Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
- Montgomery GI Bill - Vocational Rehabilitation
- Montgomery GI Bill - Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Montgomery GI Bill - Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- Montgomery GI Bill - Reserve (REAP)
- Educational Assistance Test Program Section 901
- Student Work-Study Allowance Program
- Tutorial Assistance Program
- Troops to Teachers
- Reserve Tuition Assistance
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
- Army American Council On Education Registry Transcript (AARTS)
*Note: The VA can take up to 90 days to process your claim, if financial assistance is needed apply for advance pay of the MGIB. For assistance, please contact our Program Assistant, Tina Koch (email Tina.Koch@uwc.edu) at the Student Services Office, (920) 832-2620.
Current Wisconsin Guard Members
Educational benefits available:
Current UWFox Student Veterans
- Complete Veterans Registration Form and submit to Student Services. This form is required to be submitted every semester.
- Monthly verification of MGIB. (Printer friendly reminder)
For further information, please contact our Program Assistant, Tina Koch (email Tina.Koch@uwc.edu) at the Student Services Office, (920) 832-2620.