The Federal GI Bill® is a program administrated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that provides education and job training to eligible veterans.
Learn more about Federal GI Bill®
GI Bill® benefits help you pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job. Since 1944, the GI Bill® has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training.
Learn more about GI Bill benefits at VA.gov and how to apply for them.
For GI Bill® payment related questions, please contact the GI Bill® Hotline 1-888-442-4551.
State Approving Agency
The Wisconsin State Approving Agency (SAA) reviews and approves Wisconsin-based program eligibility for the federal GI Bill®, including universities, non-college degrees, vocational training, flight schools, licensing, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
SAA also works with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make sure approved programs meet quality standards, students receive the correct benefits, and the GI Bill® is protected from fraud and abuse.
Contact the State Approving Agency:
Larry Graves, Education Consultant
larry2.graves@dva.wisconsin.gov
608-267-7329
Andrew Martin, Education Consultant
andrew.martin1@dva.wisconsin.gov
608-266-3731
Sebastian Walters, Veterans Program Specialist – Senior
sebastian.walters@dva.wisconsin.gov
608-261-8771
April Heim, Bureau of Programs and Services Director, SAA Director
april.heim1@dva.wisconsin.gov
608-267-7135
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
Discover how your GI Bill® benefits can support your education. Search and compare approved schools, employers, exams, licenses, and certifications to see how much your VA benefits can help cover with the GI Bill® Comparison Tool at VA.gov.
GI Bill® Fraud and Consumer Protection Concerns
Institutions that are eligible for the GI Bill® must follow the Principles of Excellence. If you suspect fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or dishonest school practices in Wisconsin, please utilize the GI Bill® School Feedback Tool.
If you have additional concerns about a school facility and their ability to carry out a course of education, please feel free to email the Wisconsin State Approving Agency (SAA) at saamail@dva.wi.gov .
Benefits, Programs, & Services Inquiries
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