Changes to the WI GI Bill
Last updated 12/29/2009.
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as of July 2009
CLICK HERE to access a pdf document summarizing important changes to the Wisconsin G.I. Bill tuition remission benefit program (WI GI Bill). The timing for these changes is described in section #2 of the pdf document. The items addressed in the pdf document include:
- New WI GI Bill Eligibility Requirements for Veterans
- New WI GI Bill Eligibility Requirements for Children and Spouses
- Timing
- Continuing Eligibility Form Required
- New Applicants
- Clarifications Regarding the 128 Credit Limit
- Relationship between Federal and State Benefits
- WI GI Bill Supplemental Payment
- Additional Months of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Eligibility
- Dropping/Withdrawing
- Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
- Combined Benefit Payments
- Appeals
The WI GI Bill legislation is complex. Understanding the relationship among state and federal veterans benefits, and knowing which are best for your specific circumstance will require you to be well informed. You are urged to speak directly with the following resource people:
- County Veterans Service Officer regarding Wisconsin Veterans Benefits programs (http://dva.state.wi.us/CVSO.asp),
- Veterans Administration regarding federal benefits programs (http://www.gibill.va.gov/), and
- School Veterans Certifying Officer at your campus (contact information available at http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/studentlife/gicontacts.asp)
- NOTICE: Changing to the Federal Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefit is an irrevocable decision. Regulations governing this new federal benefit are still being developed. We recommend careful consultation with federal, state, and higher education veteran’s benefits staff about any decision to elect the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit.
Latest revision date for pdf file: 12/29/09