Veterans Certification

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The Records and Registration Office, 117 Graff Main Hall, is the certifying office for veterans’ benefits at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Contact the Veterans Benefits Coordinator at (608) 785-8751 or via e-mail.  

The St. Louis VA Regional Office has a toll free number available for individual educational inquiries at 1 (888) 442-4551 or 1 (888) GI-BILL1. The La Crosse County Veterans’ Service Office is available for assistance at (608) 785-9719 and is located in the County Courthouse, 204 Administrative Center, 400 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601-3200.

Credit for Educational Preparation Acquired While in Service: Veterans will be asked to submit an official transcript or DD 214 of their record to the Admissions Office. In granting credit, the University will follow the recommendation of the American Council on Education. No credit will be granted if such credit would constitute repetition of credit already earned. After initial admission to UW-L, prior military credits are evaluated by the Associate Registrar in the Records and Registration Office.

Web sites to request Transcripts & Certification forms:

(Typically, 4 credits are awarded for basic training.)

WAVE - WEB Automated Verification of Enrollment

Army Transcript Service (AARTS)

Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)

US Department of Defense

US Veterans Affairs Department

Wisconsin Veterans Administration

New Student Certification for Chapter 30 Benefits

(Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty Personnel and Veterans Since 1985) New students who have been admitted to UW-La Crosse and are eligible for veterans’ benefits may apply for federal benefits in the Records and Registration Office. Certification of registration and academic standing are required by the St. Louis VA Regional Office prior to the initial disbursement of monthly entitlement checks. To expedite the certification process, you need:

1)     DD 214
2)     VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits
3)     Kicker contract (if eligible)
4)     Enrollment verification form (required each semester after registration)

New Student Certification for Chapter 1606 Benefits

(Montgomery GI Bill for Reserve and Guard Members Since 1985) New students who have been admitted to UW-La Crosse and are eligible for veterans’ benefits may apply for federal benefits in the Records and Registration Office. Certification of registration and academic standing are required by the St. Louis VA Regional Office prior to the initial disbursement of monthly entitlement checks. To expedite the certification process:

1)     Bring a signed DD Form 2384-1 NOBE from your Unit to the Veterans Benefits Coordinator
2)     Fill out VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits
3)     Fill out an enrollment verification form (required each semester after registration)

New Student Certification for -Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation Program

The process for receiving Chapter 31 benefits is initiated with the County Veterans Services Office and coordinated with the Case Manager at the Veterans Administration in Eau Claire. You may apply by filling out VA Form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation, at the County Veterans Service Office. Final certification and completion of an enrollment verification form is handled through the Veterans Benefits Coordinator in the Records and Registration Office.

New Student Certification -Chapter 35 – Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program – Spouses and Children

(100% service-related disability or death of veteran)

The process for receiving Chapter 35 benefits is initiated through the County Veterans Services Office. You may apply by filling out VA Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance at the County Veterans Service Office. Final certification and completion of an enrollment verification form is handled through the Veterans Benefits Coordinator in the Records and Registration Office.

Students Who Have Used Education Benefits Prior to Attending UW-L

(Chapter 30, Chapter 1606, Chapter 31, and Chapter 35)

The student must contact the Veterans Benefits Coordinator in Records and Registration to fill out and sign VA Form 22-1995B, Change of Place of Program or Training, and an enrollment verification form.

Undergraduate	Required Standard Class Sessions
Full Time	12+ credits
3/4 Time	9-11 credits
1/2 Time	6-8 credits
Less than 1/2 Time	1-5 credits prorated