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Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Transitioning from the military to campus life can be challenging. We are here to ensure your transition to campus is a smooth one. UW Oshkosh has one of the largest and fastest growing populations of veterans in the state and we stand ready to assist you.
One of the challenges you face as a veteran is paying for your college education. If you plan on using either state or federal veterans education benefits to pay for school, we advise you to follow the steps below and schedule a meeting with a VRC team member.
Here is a checklist you can reference while applying to be a new student veteran at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Step 1: Research Your Benefits
The University does NOT evaluate your service record to determine your benefits eligibility; that is the role of the VA. However, if you have questions regarding education benefits please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note: active duty service can change your veteran education benefit eligibility. Please take time in researching benefits that may be available for you.
Step 2: Apply for Re-entry to UW Oshkosh
The goal of the University is to recognize your efforts in uniform and translate those accomplishments to academic credit. By providing your DD214 or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NoBE) you can earn 2 credits for Phys Ed 105 and 2 credits of a health education electives. Please submit your Joint Service Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript to UW Oshkosh to be evaluated by our admissions staff. Admissions will review military transcripts utilizing American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations to determine if additional transfer credits can be awarded.
Request an official military transcript to be sent to UW Oshkosh Admissions office by visiting the links below:
Army, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard: Joint Service Transcript Request.
Air Force, CCAF: Transcript Request
Step 3: Apply for Benefits
Federal Benefits: Step by step instructions on how to apply for Federal VA education benefits can be found on our forms page.
State Benefits Step by step instructions on how to apply for State education benefits can be found on our forms page.
Veterans: Apply for the WI GI Bill® online by registering on www.mywisvets.com.
Spouses and Children: Step by step instructions on how to apply for the WI GI Bill can be found on our forms page.
Step 4: Submit Proper Documentation to VRC
Once you have received approval for veteran education benefits, you simply need to bring the following documentation to the VRC in Dempsey Hall, Room 130 for verification. The University will then notify the VA of your status as an enrolled student.
| State Benefits | Federal Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran | - DD214 - WDVA 2031 (Approval Letter) - Current WDVA 2029 - Veteran Responsibility Form | - Certificate of Eligibility - DD214 |
| Spouse | - Veteran DD214 - Marriage Certificate - WDVA 2031 (Approval Letter) - Current WDVA 2029 - Residency Affidavit (If veteran did not enlist in Wisconsin) | -Certificate of Eligibility (to include VA file number) |
| Child | - Veteran DD214 - Birth Certificate - WDVA 2031 - Current WDVA 2029 - Residency Affidavit (If veteran did not enlist in Wisconsin) | Certificate of Eligibility (to include VA file number) |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
Veterans Resource Center
(920) 424-1804
veterans@uwosh.edu
Dempsey Hall, Room 130
‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
