ContentsWisconsin G.I. Bill (WI GI Bill) TuitionRemission forWisconsin Veterans ............................. 1

Veterans Education (VetEd)Reimbursement Grant Program......... 4

Other Federal & StateVeterans Education Benefits .............. 5

School VeteransCertifying Officials ............................... 5

County VeteransService Offices .................................... 5

Forms & Instructions ............................ 6WDVA B0105 (08/13)

WISCONSIN G.I. BILL —WISCONSIN

TUITION PROGRAMSFOR VETERANS, QUALIFYING

SPOUSES,AND CHILDREN

Information,Forms, and Instructions

August 2013

Know What Is Covered

You are urged to check with theSchool Veterans Certifying Official(SVCO) at the campus you plan toattend to obtain specific informationabout eligibility and costs. Manyfactors can impact eligibility andsome costs and/or academicprograms may not be covered bythe Wisconsin G.I. Bill tuitionremission. A link to SVCOs isincluded in this booklet for yourconvenience.

You will be assessed and beresponsible to pay any fees notcovered by the Wisconsin G.I. Billtuition remission. Once thecertification and eligibility processesare completed, you will be provideda bill indicating the fees that are dueand payable and the date by whichthey must be paid.

For the most current information onusing the WI GI Bill, go tohttp://gibill.wisconsin.edu.

Fees Not Covered at UWInstitutions. The Wisconsin G.I. Billtuition remission program does notapply to the following programs ofstudy:

Study Abroad. Academic feescharged by a UW institution forstudy abroad programs where thefees collected are subsequentlypaid by the UW institution to anon-Wisconsin institution are notcovered. Also not covered are anynon-instructional fees charged inconnection with a study abroadprogram such as for travel orliving expenses.

Continuing Education. Fees atUW institutions charged forcontinuing education courses(where continuing educationunits—CEUs—are granted) arenot covered. The Wisconsin G.I.Bill applies only to tuitionremissions for eligible individualsenrolled in academic, college-credit courses.

Other Costs Not Covered. Othercosts at UW institutions that are

the complex relationship betweenthe WI GI Bill tuition remission andChapter 33. Go towww.WisVets.com/WisGIBill#WIGIfor information on the coordination offederal and state benefits. Studentsshould understand how thesebenefits conflict or work togetherwhen planning their education goals.

The Wisconsin G.I. Bill may beused at Wisconsin public highereducational institutions (i.e.,University of Wisconsin institutionsand Wisconsin Technical Colleges)by eligible veterans, spouses,unremarried surviving spouses, andchildren for a total of up to 8semesters or 128 credits, whicheveris greater. Any credits taken usingthe federal Post-9/11 GI Bill(Chapter 33) at Wisconsin’s publichigher educational institutions willnot reduce (not count against) astudent’s WI GI Bill 128 credit or 8semester allotment. However, if youare eligible for federal Post-9/11 G.I.Bill benefits you are required, withfew exceptions, to apply for thosebenefits before accessingWisconsin G.I. Bill benefits.

Effective Date. The Wisconsin G.I.Bill first became effective on July 7,2005, and was amended in 2007,2009, 2011, and 2013

2.0 Cumulative GPA Requirement.Beginning in January 2014, anystudent using the Wisconsin G.I. Bill,whether it be the veteran, the spouseor the child of a veteran, mustmaintain at least a 2.0 cumulativeGPA or higher in order to remaineligible for the Wisconsin G.I. Billbenefits. Should a student using theWisconsin G.I. Bill have a cumulativeGPA that falls below the threshold of2.0 at the end of a term, the studentmay still enroll the following term;however, they will not be able to usethe Wisconsin G.I. Bill at that time.Should the student get theircumulative GPA back to a 2.0 orhigher at the end of an unqualifyingterm, the student will be re-certifiedfor the subsequent term by theinstitution/school.

WISCONSIN VETERANSWISCONSIN VETERANSWISCONSIN VETERANSWISCONSIN VETERANSWISCONSIN VETERANSTUITION PROGRAMSTUITION PROGRAMSTUITION PROGRAMSTUITION PROGRAMSTUITION PROGRAMS

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINSYSTEM (UW)

WISCONSIN TECHNICALCOLLEGE SYSTEM (WTCS)

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS (WDVA)

Wisconsin G.I. Bill(WI GI Bill) TuitionRemission forWisconsin Veterans

Overview. Under the WisconsinG.I. Bill, an eligible veteran whoentered active military duty as aWisconsin resident is eligible forremission of 100% of standardacademic (tuition) and segregatedfees at a University of WisconsinSystem (UW) institution or 100% ofthe program (tuition) and materialfees for courses leading to anassociate degree, collegiatetransfer, or vocational diploma at aWisconsin Technical CollegeSystem (WTCS) institution. Thisbenefit is also available to certainspouses and children of eligibleveterans as well. For fullunderstanding of who is eligible forthese remissions, refer to the actualstatutory language included asAppendix A in this brochure.

Eligibility Determination.Eligibility for the WI GI Bill is a two-part process. WDVA certifies theveteran is eligible, and the postsecondary educational institutiondetermines the student (be itveteran, spouse, or child of aveteran) as eligible for the tuitionremission based upon the statutoryrequirements for eligibility outlined inthe WI GI Bill legislation.

Limits. If you are also eligible forFederal Post-9/11GI Bill/Chapter 33Federal Education Benefits, pleaseget more information to understand

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of Active Duty Service underTitle 10 Orders as a WisconsinResident. Please seeRequirements for Children andSpouses below for moreinformation.

The statutory language expandingthis benefit can be found inWisconsin Act 20 at the followinglinks:

UW System: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/related/acts/20/598/_1 andWisconsin Technical CollegeSystem: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/related/acts/20/629.

Members of the WisconsinNational Guard (NG)

A Drilling Guardsman (either Armyor Air) who is not a commissionedofficer and does not have aBachelor’s Degree may be eligiblefor the Wisconsin NG TuitionReimbursement Grant. It may bemore beneficial to use the NG Grantalong with federal educationbenefits rather than the WisconsinGI Bill. For more information,contact your Battalion RetentionNCO or the Education Office at JointForces HQ at (608) 242-3447.

Requirements for Childrenand Spouses to be Eligible

For the spouse or child of a veteranto be eligible for the Wisconsin G.I.Bill, the veteran must have metcertain statutory requirements as aveteran, must have been aWisconsin resident at the time ofentry into active military duty, have adisability rating determination of30% or greater, and, if deceased,must have been a Wisconsinresident at the time of death.

The veteran must either havepreviously submitted a WDVA 0001,Eligibility Determination, if eligibilityfor benefits has not beenestablished since 2005, orinformation needs to be updated inWDVA’s records managementsystem–VBATS at the time of

following military service duringwhich the benefit must be used, orlimits on the level of study (e.g.,vocational, undergraduate, graduate,professional). A veteran must eitherhave previously submitted anEligibility Determination form(WDVA 0001) for Wisconsinveterans’ benefits previously or mustdo so at the time of application forWisconsin G.I. Bill benefits. This isnormally done by completing aWDVA 0001 form with theassistance of the County VeteransService Officer (CVSO). A copy ofthe WDVA 0001 form and a listing ofCVSOs are included in thisbrochure for your convenience.

In addition, for students enrolling ina University of Wisconsin Systeminstitution, an eligible veteran whoentered active military duty as aWisconsin resident but who isnonetheless considered a non-resident for tuition purposes isentitled to a 100% remission of non-resident fees as provided for in Wis.Stats. 36.27(2)(b). (The remission ofnon-resident fees does not apply toWTCS because eligible veterans inthe WTCS are granted statutoryresidency status.)

Expanded Eligibility forVeterans Under the FiveYear ResidencyRequirement

Beginning in the Fall Semesterof 2013, veterans who haveestablished and maintainedstatus as a Wisconsin resident forat least 5 consecutive yearsimmediately preceding thebeginning of any semester orsession for which the studentregisters at an institution mayqualify, even if they were notresidents of Wisconsin at thetime of entry into a qualifiedperiod of “Active Duty” underTitle 10 orders. NOTE: Thisbenefit does not extend to thespouse or children—in order toextend the benefit to the spouseor children the veteran musthave entered a qualifying period

assessed in addition to academicstudent fees and segregated feesare not covered. Examples ofcosts that are not covered by theremission include, but are notlimited to, travel, books, supplies,meals, parking, textbook rental,laptop rental, and other miscella-neous expenses. The excesscredits surcharge, the UnitedCouncil assessment and housingand meals plans are also notcovered by the remission. Specialcourse fees, such as laboratoryfees, may also not be covered bythe remission depending on thepurpose of the special coursefee.

Fees Not Covered in the WTCS.Fees and charges at WisconsinTechnical Colleges assessed inaddition to program fees (tuition)and material fees are not covered.As an example, the $10.00 onlinecourse fee is not covered.

Changes enacted by the Legislaturethrough the 2011-13 budget bill limitthe remission of program fees toonly those courses leading to anassociate degree, collegiatetransfer, or vocational diploma.Courses that are not part of adegree or diploma program are nolonger eligible for remission,including continuing education, non-postsecondary, and a vocational/community service courses.

Federal Direct PaymentsThe Wisconsin G.I. Bill tuitionremission applies AFTER any tuitionand fees that are paid directly to theschool by the federal government,such as for the Post-9/11GI Bill(Chapter 33), ROTC scholarships[10 USC 2107 (c)] and federal VAChapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation[38 USC 3104 (a) (7) (A)]. TheWisconsin G.I. Bill tuition remissionwill be applied to the remainingbalance of eligible tuition and feespayable by the student.

Eligibility for VeteransThe Wisconsin G.I. Bill sets noincome limits, delimiting periods

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biological child, any adopted child,any stepchild, or any other childwho is a member of the veteran’shousehold, or any non-marital childif the veteran acknowledgespaternity or paternity has beenotherwise established.

Children eligible for the WisconsinG.I. Bill must be at least age 17 butless than age 26, regardless of thedate of the veteran’s death or initialservice-connected disability ratingdetermination of 30% or greater.

Additionally, the child must be aresident for tuition purposes.

Eligibility for Spouses. Qualifyingspouses must be residents fortuition purposes.

Eligibility for UnremarriedSurviving Spouses. Qualifyingunremarried surviving spouses mustbe residents for tuition purposes.

Residency for Tuition Purposesfor Children and Spouses. Inaddition to meeting the WisconsinG.I. Bill eligibility requirementslisted above, children and spousesmust also be classified asWisconsin residents for tuitionpurposes in order to receiveWisconsin G.I. Bill benefits basedupon the stutory requirements foreligibility outlined in the WI GI Billlegislation. Children and spouseswho are not residents for tuitionpurposes are not eligible toreceive Wisconsin G.I. Billbenefits. In most cases a veryimportant factor in being determineda resident for tuition purposes isthat a child or spouse (of anotherwise eligible vegteran) be aresident of Wisconsin for a yearprior to applying to an institution. InWisconsin the basis fordetermination of residency for tuitionpurposes is set forth by WisconsinStatutes 36.27(2). Campusresidency advisors determineeligibility for resident tuition basedon Wisconsin law. Additional detailabout residency for tuition purposesis available in a UW Systembrochure available online at: http://www.wisconsin.edu/acss/residency.

For specific questions about yourown residency status contact acampus residency advisor locatedon each campus in the Office ofAdmissions or the Office of theRegistrar.

Statutory References

The statutes establishing theWisconsin G.I. Bill benefits forveterans is in Wis. Stats.s.36.27(3p) for UW Systemprovisions and Wis. Stats.s.38.24(8) for Wisconsin TechnicalCollege System. The statutesestablishing Wisconsin G.I. Billbenefits for the spouse, survivingspouse, and children of certainveterans, is provided for in Wis.Stats. s.36.27(3n) for the UWSystem and Wis. Stats. s.38.24(7)for Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

Additional Info

For additional information, contactthe Veteran Certifying Official listedfor your campus in this brochure.For assistance in completingWisconsin G.I. Bill application formsand the WDVA 0001 form, contactyour County Veterans ServiceOfficer. A copy of the WDVA 0001form and a list of CVSOs areincluded in this brochure for yourconvenience. CVSOs are also listedon the WDVA website atwww.WisVets.com/CVSO.

Applying

To apply, complete applicable formsin this brochure and submit asdescribed on checklists for formsWDVA 2029 and WDVA 2030 thatare in this brochure. Be sure toprovide all required documentationas described! Additional copies ofthese forms may be downloadedfrom the WDVA websitewww.WisVets.com/Forms.

Apply Early! To ensure that otherfinancial aid can be determinedaccurately and to prevent receivingan overpayment that would need to

application for Wisconsin G.I. Billbenefits. If the veteran is deceased,the spouse or child may apply onthe veteran’s behalf. This is done bycompleting a WDVA 0001. (NOTE: Ifa form WDVA 0001 has not beencompleted and submitted to WDVAsince 2005, a new one must becompleted.) A copy of the WDVA0001 form is included in thisbrochure.

NOTE: This is a TWO stepprocess. The WDVA certifies theveteran as eligible and the UWor WTC System School approvesthe “student” be it veteran,eligible child or eligible spousefor the tuition remission based onstatutory requirements.

Children and Spouses ofDeceased Veterans. Under theWisconsin G.I. Bill, the qualifyingchildren and the unremarriedsurviving spouse of a Wisconsinveteran who dies either in the line ofduty or as a result of a service-connected disability are eligible,during specific periods of time, forthe waiver of 100% of standardacademic fees (tuition) andsegregated fees at a University ofWisconsin System institution or of100% of the program (tuition) andmaterial fees at a WisconsinTechnical College Systeminstitution.

Children and Spouses of Service-Connected Disabled Veterans. Aqualifying spouse and the children ofa Wisconsin veteran who has aservice-connected disability ordisabilities with a combined ratingby the U.S. Department of VeteransAffairs (VA) of 30% or greater arealso eligible for a waiver of 100% ofstandard academic (tuition) andsegregated fees at a University ofWisconsin System institution or of100% of the program (tuition) andmaterial fees at a WisconsinTechnical College System institutionfor set time periods.

Eligibility for Children. Forpurposes of these benefits, a child isdefined in s. 45.01(4) as any

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be repaid to the institution,application should be submitted toUW or WTCS within the timelineslisted on form WDVA 2029. Thetimely processing of yourcertification and applicationmaterials will be delayed if you havenot submitted early and if you donot provide the necessarydocumentation as described on“checklists” later in this brochure.

Veterans Education(VetEd) ReimbursementGrant Programwww.WisVets.com/VetEd

Wisconsin veterans may also beeligible for the Wisconsin VeteransEducation (VetEd) ReimbursementGrant Program administered by theWisconsin Department of VeteransAffairs.

Eligibility. VetEd statutoryresidency requirements may be metby entering active duty as aWisconsin resident or by living inWisconsin for a set period of timefollowing entry into active duty,currently 12 months. Military serviceeligibility for the program is basedon the character and the duration ofactive duty military service.

NOTE: Veterans who have beendischarged from active duty forten or more years may only bereimbursed for part-time study asdefined in s. 45.20(1)(c), Stats.

Reimbursement. The VetEdprogram provides reimbursement oftuition following successfulcompletion of full-time or part-timecoursework at a UW institution, aWisconsin Technical College, or aprivate institution of higher educationin Wisconsin or Minnesota (underthe reciprocity agreementadministered under s. 39.47,Stats.).

Individuals seeking reimbursementunder VetEd must first apply for allother educational benefits, including

the Wisconsin G.I. Bill benefits ifthey are eligible for them.Reimbursement will not be made tostudents for payment amounts fortuition for which they are eligibleunder other programs including theWisconsin G.I. Bill.

Application. Applications must bereceived by the Department within60 days of the start of the class,term, or semester for whichreimbursement is sought.

TIP: To speed the process, reducewaiting times for reimbursementchecks, avoid the possibility ofbeing lost in the mail, and ensurethe mandatory deadlines are met,veterans should submit applicationsonline at the beginning of thesemester or course athttps://services.dva.state.wi.us oronline with the assistance of aCVSO. You’ll need your usernameand password, or can sign-up for aWDVA online account if you don’tyet have one. WDVA forms can alsobe printed and submitted inhardcopy and are available online atwww.WisVets.com/Forms.

Successful Course CompletionRequired. You must receive a 2.0or “C” average for the semester orcourse(s) in order to qualify for aVetEd reimbursement grant.

Eligible Schools/Courses. Theschool must award academic credit.The program or course must beapproved by WDVA’s StateApproving Agency(http://saa.dva.state.wi.us) or thestate’s Educational Approval Boardhttp://eab.state.wi.us/resources/schoolsprograms.asp. Coursesoffered under clock-hour standardsare not eligible for VetEdreimbursement grants. Out-of-state,tuition reciprocity, high school, andcorrespondence study are limited bylaw—contact WDVA for moreinformation.

Maximum Income. The annualincome of the veteran and his or her

spouse cannot exceed $50,000 plus$1,000 for each dependent inexcess of two (2) dependents.Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) fromthe current tax return is used toverify income.

Other Grants/Scholarships. Aveteran may not receivereimbursement under the VetEdgrant program for any semester inwhich he or she is eligible for orreceived a grant under Wis. Stats.s. 21.49 (the National Guard TuitionGrant), 10 USC 2007 (ReserveTuition Assistance), or the statelevel Wisconsin G.I. Bill tuitionremission program, regardless ofwhether he or she applies. Todetermine the relationship withVetEd and the Post-9/11 VeteransEducational Assistance Act, seewww.WisVets.com/Education.

Undergraduates Only. The veteranmust be enrolled as anundergraduate. A veteran is noteligible for the VetEd program if heor she has an undergraduate degreefrom any institution of highereducation.

Full-Time Benefits. The maximumamount of study for which anotherwise eligible veteran (seeVetEd–Eligibility) may be eligible forVetEd grant reimbursement isbased on the aggregate length ofthe veteran’s qualifying active dutymilitary service (except service onactive duty for training purposes) forthe first 10 years followingseparation, as follows:

At least 90 days, but less than181 days of total federal activeduty: 30 credits or 2 semestersor the equivalent.

Between 181 days and 2 years offederal active duty: 60 credits or4 semesters or the equivalent.

More than 2 years of federalactive duty: 120 credits or 8semesters or the equivalent.

Part-Time Benefits. For the first10 years following discharge,credits and semesters are accrued

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and used for study as noted above.After the first 10 years followingdischarge, WDVA will “bank” anyunused earned credits, up to amaximum of 60, for additional part-time classroom study with nodelimiting date. Part-time study isdefined as 11 or fewer credits persemester (or the equivalenttrimester or quarter), except duringa summer semester or term.

Maximum Reimbursement. Theamount that can be reimbursed asa VetEd grant is the reimbursablecosts multiplied by the current orapplicable reimbursement rate.Reimbursable costs are the lesserof: a) the total amount of eligibletuition and fees actually paid by theveteran, not including tuition or feesremitted under the Wisconsin G.I.Bill or paid by scholarships or othergrant programs; or, b) the equivalentUW-Madison tuition and fee cost forthe same number of credits. In allcases, reimbursement can be nomore than the actual paymentmade by the veteran. For qualifieddisabled veterans with at least a30% VA service-connecteddisability rating, the reimbursementrate is statutorily fixed at 100%. Forother eligible veterans, the currentreimbursement rate is 100% ofreimbursable costs, which may bereduced, or applications deniedbased on the order received, if theappropriation for the program isexceeded.

Additional Information. Foradditional information, see theWDVA website atwww.WisVets.com/Education,or contact your CVSO.

Other Federal & StateVeterans EducationBenefits

Additional WDVA, VA, or other stateor federal educational programs maybe available. Veterans and veterans’dependents should see the VAwebsite at www.va.gov, the WDVAwebsite at www.WisVets.com/Education, or their County VeteransService Officers for additionalinformation or to apply.

School VeteransCertifying Officials

University of WisconsinSystem

For a current list of UW VeteransContacts, and more veterans’higher education information,please visit the VeteransWisconsin Education Portal(http://veterans.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin TechnicalCollege System

For a current list of WTCSVeterans Certifying Officials, andmore veterans’ higher educationinformation, please visit theVeterans WisconsinEducation Portal(http://veterans.wisconsin.edu).

County VeteransService Offices

For the current contactinformation and email addresses,go to www.WisVets.com/CVSO.

Tribal Veterans ServiceOffices

For the current contactinformation and email addresses,go to www.WisVets.com/CVSO-TVSO.asp.

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APPLICATION FOR WISCONSIN G.I. BILL

Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s.15.04(1)(m)].

APPLY EARLY! Applications for the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) should be submitted to the district Veterans

Certifying Official and WDVA by the fourteenth (14th) calendar day of the semester (WTCS Date of Record). Applications for University of Wisconsin institutions should be submitted to the educational institution and the

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) within fourteen (14) calendar days from the official start of the term for the fall or spring term, by June 1st for summer terms, and by the due date for term fees for interim terms.

Applying within the suggested timeline allows for financial aid to be accurately determined and reduces the risk of students receiving an overpayment that would need to be repaid to the institution.

THIS FORM IS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION Please note: Eligibility for the WI GI Bill is a two part process. WDVA certifies the veteran is eligible, and UW/WTCS determines the student (veteran, spouse, or child) is eligible for the tuition remission based upon state law.

Student Name (Print) Date of Birth

( ) Address Telephone Number

City, State, Zip Code Social Security Number

Email Address Campus Student ID Number

I am applying for the Wisconsin G.I. Bill Benefits/Tuition Remission based on my status as (check as many as apply): Veteran (Myself) Spouse of Unremarried Surviving Spouse of Full Name of Veteran Veteran’s Date of Birth

Child of

I will attend (check one):

University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Technical College Print Full Name of Campus (NO ABBREVIATIONS) Beginning (mo/yr)

Fall Spring Summer Other 20

I have received Wisconsin G.I. Bill benefits previously, and I most recently attended the following UW or Wisconsin Technical College institution:

Name of Campus From (mo/yr) To (mo/yr)

I am or will be receiving (check all that apply):

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship benefits [10 USC 2107(c)] Federal VA Ch. 31 Vocational Rehabilitation benefits [38 USC 3104(a)(7)(A)] WDVA 2029 (08/13) Page 1 of 3 You can print the most recent version of this form W:\Templates\WDVA_2029_Application_for_Wisconsin_GI_Bill.dot from the WDVA website at www.WisVets.com/Forms.

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YOU MUST CHECK ONE BOX UNDER EACH QUESTION

1. If you plan to use Wisconsin G.I. Bill benefits, please check one and initial:

I declare that I have no active-duty military service following Sept. 10, 2001.

*Please do not include basic training, initial job training and drill obligations as active-duty. Initials of Applicant

I declare that I have active-duty military service following Sept. 10, 2001.

• I have applied or will apply for federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits beginning with the indicated semester/term:

Semester Year

• I understand that I must provide either my Certificate of Eligibility for federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits or a federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits rejection notice from the federal VA to my school certifying official within two weeks of receiving it.

Initials of Applicant

I declare that I have 12 months or less of a federal military benefit remaining, and I plan to exhaust it before applying for the federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill in the following semester/term:

Semester Year

• I understand that I may only continue to use the Wisconsin G.I. Bill as a veteran if I have 12 or fewer months of federal benefits remaining under Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607.

Initials of Applicant

• I understand that I may only continue to use the Wisconsin G.I. Bill as a child or spouse if I have 12 or fewer months of federal benefits remaining under Chapter 35, 1606, or 1607.

• I understand I must provide a copy of my Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) report or most current federal VA award letter showing months used and months remaining for Chapter 30, 35, 1606, or 1607 benefits.

I declare I have fully exhausted my federal Post-9/11 benefits.

Initials of Applicant

2. Have you transferred any federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to a family member? I declare that I have not transferred federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to a child or

spouse.

Initials of Applicant I declare that I have transferred federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to a child or

spouse.

Initials of Applicant

3. Have any federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits been transferred to you by a parent or spouse?

I declare that my parent or spouse has not transferred federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to me.

Initials of Applicant

I declare that my parent or spouse has transferred federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits

to me.

Initials of Applicant • I understand that I must provide either my Certificate of Eligibility for federal Post-

9/11 G.I. Bill benefits or a federal Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits rejection notice from the federal VA to my school certifying official within two weeks of receiving it.

My signature below, affirms that I understand and agree to the following: 1. My application for Wisconsin G.I. Bill benefits is not complete until I also request and obtain certification of veteran

status from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs; and 2. The Wisconsin Technical College System and the University of Wisconsin System require my social security number for

verification by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board for program eligibility, for federal and state reporting requirements, and for program evaluation purposes; and

3. The sharing of information contained in this form and any related information for the purposes of processing my application and implementing this program, with and among UW institutions, WTCS institutions, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, and the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board.

4. Under penalty of law, I further attest that all of the information provided on this and related documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to inform my school certifying official of any change in the circumstances upon which this application is based before the beginning of the next term/semester.

Signature of Applicant Date WDVA 2029 (08/13) Page 2 of 3 You can print the most recent version of this form W:\Templates\WDVA_2029_Application_for_Wisconsin_GI_Bill.dot from the WDVA website at www.WisVets.com/Forms.

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Documentation to Submit to the College

HOW TO COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR THE WISCONSIN GI BILL (WDVA 2029)

Instructions:

1. All applicants must complete the form WDVA 2029 in full and submit it and the items listed below, as appropriate, to the School Veterans Certifying Official at the address listed at http://veterans.wisconsin.edu.

2. When you submit this application to the educational institution, you must also submit the Request for Certification (form WDVA 2030) to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.

3. For timely consideration, applications for University of Wisconsin institutions should be submitted to the institution and WDVA within fourteen (14) calendar days from the official start of the fall or spring term, by June 1st for the summer term, and by the term fees’ due date for interim terms.

4. For timely consideration, applications for the Wisconsin Technical Colleges (WTC) should be submitted to the district Veterans Certifying Official and WDVA by the fourteenth (14th) calendar day of the semester (WTCS Date of Record).

Completion Checklist for Documents to Submit to College: 1. Application (WDVA 2029) (included in this packet). Fillable forms are available on our website at

www.WisVets.com/Forms#WDVA2029.

2. If Student Is Applying As Child of Eligible Veteran, provide documentation as follows:

a. For Biological Child: A photocopy of the student’s Birth Certificate or similar official documents that identify parentage.

b. For Adopted Child: A photocopy of the student’s Adoption Certificate. c. For Stepchild: A photocopy of the student’s Birth Certificate and Marriage License that demonstrates the

eligible veteran has married a biological parent of the student, or a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Federal VA benefits that indicates recognition as a stepchild.

d. For Other Child Who is a Member of the Veteran’s Household: A photocopy of the veteran’s most recent state and federal income taxes where the student is listed as a dependent and the student’s permanent address is the same as the veteran’s household address.

e. For Non-marital Child: A photocopy of a Certificate of Paternity.

3. If Student is Applying as Spouse of a Veteran:

a. A photocopy of the Marriage Certificate showing the spouse’s marriage to the certified veteran.

4. If Student is Applying as Unremarried Surviving Spouse: a. A photocopy of the Marriage Certificate showing the spouse’s marriage to the certified veteran. b. A photocopy of the latest federal and state tax returns for the unremarried surviving spouse. c. A photocopy of the Birth Certificate or adoption papers for the youngest child born to or adopted by the

remarried surviving spouse and the certified veteran.

5. If Using Federal Post-9/11 GI Bill—Documents Needed to Assess Eligibility for Supplemental Payment: a. Federal VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for the Post-9/11 GI Bill -OR- Current Federal VA Award Letter for

Post-9/11 GI Bill. b. Most recent DD-214. c. Papers documenting “kicker” entitlements. d. Papers or receipts documenting “buy-up” contracts.

6. If Using Federal Post-9/11 GI Bill—Documents Needed to Demonstrate 12 or Fewer Remaining Months of Federal Benefit

a. Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) form showing remaining benefit eligibility. WDVA 2029 (08/13) Page 3 of 3 You can print the most recent version of this form W:\Templates\WDVA_2029_Application_for_Wisconsin_GI_Bill.dot from the WDVA website at www.WisVets.com/Forms.

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Wis. Stats. Chapter 45

STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 201 West Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7843, Madison, WI 53707-7843 (608) 266-1311 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387)

REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION FOR WISCONSIN G.I. BILL

Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s.15.04(1)(m)].

NOTE: Once application is received and/or base file is established, you may go to https://services.dva.state.wi.us for online access to the Veterans Benefits and Applications Tracking System (VBATS) and to view current status. You may also check with your local County Veterans Service Office or School Veterans Certifying Official. You may also call 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387) and ask for the Wisconsin G.I. Bill Program Coordinator. Once your application has been reviewed, we will send you the results of that review.

Instructions: All applicants must complete this form in full and attach required documentation as follows: 1) DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (for all applicants); 2) WDVA 0001, Eligibility Determination (if the veteran has not previously established eligibility for benefits); 3) death certificate (if the veteran is deceased); 4) Initial Federal VA service-connected disability rating notification letter (if claiming eligibility based on service-connected disability). Mail this application and the appropriate supporting documents to: Wisconsin Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Wisconsin G.I. Bill Eligibility, 201 W. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7843, Madison, WI 53707-7843.

THIS FORM IS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (WDVA) NOTE: This is a two-step process. The WDVA only certifies the veteran as eligible. It is up to the school to

approve the student for the tuition remission be it veteran, eligible child or eligible spouse.

Veteran’s Name (Print) Veteran’s Date of Birth Veteran’s Social Security No.

Veteran’s Address * Veteran’s Email Address * ( ) City, State, Zip Code Veteran’s Telephone No. *

*If Veteran is deceased, see #2 under the Completion Checklist section of the instructions on the reverse side of this form.

I am requesting certification based on my status as (check as many as apply): Veteran (Myself) Spouse of

Un-remarried Surviving Student’s Full Name Student’s Date of Birth

Spouse of

Child of Student’s Social Security No. (required for Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board credit tracking)

Student’s Campus ID No. I will attend (check one):

University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Technical College Full Name of Campus (NO ABBREVIATIONS) Beginning (mo/yr)

My signature below, affirms that I understand and agree to the following: 1. I must also apply for Wisconsin G.I. Bill benefits to the UW System or Wisconsin Technical College System institution that I wish to

attend and that failure to apply will prevent me from receiving any benefits to which I might otherwise have been entitled; and 2. The Wisconsin Technical College System and the UW System require my social security number for verification by the Wisconsin

Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) for program eligibility, for federal and state reporting requirements, and for program evaluation purposes; and

3. The sharing of information contained in this form and any related information for the purposes of processing my application and implementing this program, with and among UW institutions, WTCS institutions, the WDVA, and the HEAB.

4. Under penalty of law, I further attest that all of the information provided on this and related documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to inform the school(s) named above of any change in the circumstances upon which this application is based.

Applicant’s Signature (Veteran if still living and legally competent) Date

Student’s Signature (if different from Applicant) Date WDVA 2030 (08/13) Page 1 of 2 You can access the most recent version of this form W:\Templates\WDVA_2030_Request_for_Certification_for_Wisconsin_GI_Bill.dot from the WDVA website at www.WisVets.com/Forms.

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Documentation to Submit to WDVA

HOW TO COMPLETE REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION FOR THE WISCONSIN G.I. BILL (WDVA 2030)

Instructions:

1. All applicants must submit the form WDVA 2030 and documents as described below to:

Wisconsin Dept. of Veterans Affairs Attn: Wisconsin G.I. Bill Eligibility 201 W. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 7843 Madison, WI 53707-7843

2. When you submit this certification request to the WDVA, you must also submit the Application for the WI

GI Bill (form WDVA 2029) to the Higher Educational Institution (UW or WTC) you plan to attend.

Completion Checklist for Documents to Submit to WDVA:

Include all necessary forms or documentation as follows:

1. Be certain to have Veteran (if still alive) and applicant sign all forms!

2. If the veteran is deceased and the student is at least 18 years of age, in the places for Veteran’s Address, Veteran’s Email Address, and Veteran’s Telephone Number, insert those of the student’s. WDVA must have the veteran’s date of birth and social security number. If the student is not yet 18, then list the guardian’s.

3. WDVA 0001, Eligibility Determination (if eligibility for benefits has not been established since 2005 or

information must be updated in WDVA’s records management system–VBATS).

4. WDVA 1805, Veteran’s Residency Affidavit. For veterans who do not have a Home of Record at Time of Entry listed on their DD Form 214, they may use the WDVA 1805 to verify their resident status when they entered active duty if there is NO CONTRAVENING EVIDENCE. If so then proof of filing Wisconsin State Income taxes for the year of entry will have to be submitted.

5. WDVA 1805, Veteran’s Residency Affidavit. For veterans who have been residents for 5-continous years prior

to application and there is NO CONTRAVENING EVIDENCE, statement must be sworn to and signature must be witnessed and notarized by a notary public. Original documents must be mailed to WDVA.

6. WDVA 2030 (included in this packet). Fillable forms are available on our website at

http://www.wisvets.com/Forms#WDVA2030

7. DD Form 214, copy #4 or #6 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). NOTE on how to verify Home of Record: Some veterans discharged between1978-89 may not have “home of record at time of entry on to active duty” on their DD-214. SEE ABOVE

8. Death Certificate or Casualty Report if the veteran is deceased.

9. Initial Federal VA Service-Connected Disability (SCD) Rating Notification Letter showing 30% or more SCD

rating if claiming eligibility based on service-connected disability. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs will send a completed certification of veteran status and eligibility to your school Veterans Certifying Official.

WDVA 2030 (08/13) Page 2 of 2 You can access the most recent version of this form W:\Templates\WDVA_2030_Request_for_Certification_for_Wisconsin_GI_Bill.dot from the WDVA website at www.WisVets.com/Forms.

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(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

File No. Co.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 201 West Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7843, Madison, WI 53707-7843 (608) 266-1311 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387)

ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION

Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s.15.04(1)(m)].

The provision of your social security number is voluntary. Failure to provide your social security number may result in an information processing delay.

Complete and transmit this form with a copy of veteran's report of separation for a qualifying term of military service to the local county veterans service officer or to the address at the top of this form.

1. Mr. Social Security # Ms. (Veteran's Last Name) (Full First Name) (Full Middle Name)

Name of Applicant S.S.# (if different) (Last Name) (Full First Name) (Full Middle Name)

Permanent and Legal Address (# and Street) (City) (County) (State) (Zip)

Present Address (if different) (# and Street) (City) (County) (State) (Zip)

2. Veteran's Place of Birth Veteran's Date of Birth (City) (State or Foreign Country)

3. Record of all active service, copied from separation reports: (use extra sheet if necessary)

Entered Service Separation from Service

Date Place Date Place

4. Name Used in Service. If name is different than what is on military separation, provide documentation that shows how your name changed. This could be a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal court document.

5. Veteran was a legal resident of on (Name of State) (Date of Entry or Reentry into Active Military Service)

If veteran claimed residence in Wisconsin in #5, answer 6 and 7. All veterans need to sign and date the application. 6. Address of the dwellings occupied by veteran during the 12 months prior to date of entry or reentry: (use extra sheet if necessary)

# and Street City County State From: Mo. / Yr. To: Mo. / Day / Yr.

Employment during the same 12 months: Schools attended during the same 12 months:

Name of Employer City and State of Employment From:

Mo. / Yr. To:

Mo. / Yr. Name, City and State of School From:

Mo. / Yr. To:

Mo. / Yr.

7. Answer the following if veteran was under 21 years of age on date of entry into active service and date of entry was prior to March 23, 1972 or if veteran was under 18 years of age and date of entry was after March 22, 1972.

Veteran's Parent having legal custody was or (First Name) (Middle Name) (Last Name)

Non-parental legal guardian was (First Name) (Middle Name) (Last Name)

The parent or guardian occupied a dwelling at on (# and Street) (City) (State) (Date of Entry)

I understand all questions and answers in this determination of eligibility form and the answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date Applicant's Signature

Home Phone # Email Address

WARNING: If you knowingly make any false statement of any material fact or submit fraudulent evidence in or in connection with this application, you are subject to severe penalties provided by law including fine or imprisonment or both, and suspension of all veterans' benefits from the department.

WDVA 0001 (09/10) You can access the most recent version of this form W:\Templates\WDVA_0001_Eligibility_Determination.dot from the WDVA website at www.WisVets.com/Forms.

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