Veterans Benefits
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS
WAVE (Online Monthly Verification)
Veteran's Education Benefits
The Montogomery GI Bill, VEAP, REAP, Reserves, Post-9/11, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Tutorial Assistance are programs available to veterans. You should contact your nearest VA Regional Center, the county Veterans Service Office or the Moraine Park Technical College
Veteran's Certifying Official for assistance in obtaining aid through these veterans programs.
Federal GI Bill application procedure:
- Complete the program application requirements for Moraine Park Technical College
- Complete the Application for VA Benefits, Form 22-1990
- Supply a copy of your separation papers, DD-214 or if active duty or reserves, present a NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) Form 2384
- If you have previously used MGIB benefits at a previous school, complete Form 22-1995.
All stuents receiving benefits must be recertified for each new semester enrollment. Please fill out the Moraine Park Veterans Checklist form and send to the Veterans Certifying Official in the Student Services Center. You must also notify the certifying official of any changes in course schedules as they occur.
Veteran Education Assistance for Survivors/Dependents
Sons, daughters, spouses and surviving spouses of veterans who died, became totally disabled, are M.I.A., or have been captured as a result of military service may be eligible for educational assistance. For more information concerning eligibility and the period of eligibility, contact the nearest VA office or your county Veterans Service Office.
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
State Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
Wisconsin veterans may be eligible for partial tuition reimbursement following successful completion of full- or part-time coursework. Pre-applications must be submitted no later than 180 days after the semester start date and the reimbursement grant application upon completion no later than 60 days following the end of the course. To apply on-line, please go the WDVA website or visit your County Veterans Service Office for assistance.
Wisconsin GI Bill
Wisconsin veterans may be eligible for a 100% waiver ("remission") of tuition for themselves and a 100% waiver for qualifying dependents of a Wisconsin veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater. For additional information, eligibility criteria and application instructions, please go the WDVA website or visit your County Veterans Service Office for assistance.
Wisconsin GI Bill Benefits FAQs (pdf)
Veterans Standard of Progress
All veterans must continue to make satisfactory progress in their program. As required by the Veterans Administration Regulations, Moraine Park Technical College will report unsatisfactory progress in accordance with the information under Academic Standards listed in the Moraine Park Technical College's catalog.
Advanced Standing
Students receiving or planning to receive Financial Aid or Veterans benefits are required to have any prior education or training reviewed for advanced standing. These credits must be reviewed regardless if the fees for these courses were paid by the student or were funded by Financial Aid, Veterans or any other funding agency. The responsibility for evidence of credits received from other institution rests upon the student. These credits are reviewed as stated in the Moraine Park Procedure #1TIO0101 Advanced Standing.
A veteran may be certified only for courses and electives required for their specific program.
It is the responsibility of the student receiving veteran educational benefits to notify the Veterans' Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office of enrollment, changes in enrollment and withdrawal.
