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Private Nonprofit Schools Grant

Private Nonprofit Schools Grant

Overview

The Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools provides financial assistance to qualified veterans, spouses, and dependent children for education at private nonprofit institutions that are members of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU).

  • Dependent children must be between 17 and 26 years old to qualify.
  • The grant covers the lesser of:
    • $2,000 per semester OR
    • 50% of tuition (minus applicable federal education benefits).

Matching Requirement:

The private institution must match the grant amount to offset tuition.

Credit Limits:

  • Up to 128 credits or eight semesters, combined with Wisconsin GI Bill benefits.
  • There is no separate credit pool for each benefit.

Administration:

  • Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) administers the program.
  • Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) certifies veteran eligibility.

For more details, visit:

Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board – Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools

Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools [Link to PDF]

Veteran Eligibility

A qualified veteran must:

  • Have separated from the military under honorable conditions and meet at least one of the following:
    • Served 90+ days of active duty during wartime.
    • Served at least two consecutive years (or full initial obligation) during peacetime.
    • Was discharged due to:
      • Service-connected disability.
      • Disability later adjudicated as service-connected.
      • Hardship or force reduction.
    • Received an eligible expeditionary/service medal, including:
      • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
      • Vietnam Service Medal
      • Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
      • Equivalent medals
    • Served under Executive Order 10957 (August 10, 1961).

Residency Requirements

A qualified veteran must be a current Wisconsin resident and either:

  • Entered active duty as a Wisconsin resident (Home of Record was Wisconsin).
  • Has been a Wisconsin resident for at least five consecutive years before enrollment.

Spouse & Dependent Eligibility

To qualify, the veteran must:

  • Have a 30%+ service-connected disability rating from the VA.
  • OR have died in the line of duty or due to a service-connected disability.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Request for Certification for the Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools.
  2. Submit WDVA 2059 via:
  3. Complete the Student Section of the HEAB Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools Form and submit it to your school’s financial aid office.
  4. Once completed, submit the form to the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB).
  5. If eligible, you will receive a WDVA 2060 Certification confirming your qualification for the grant.

For more details, visit HEAB Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private Nonprofit Schools.