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Actively Serving & Student Veterans Abroad

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Military, Veteran & GI Bill Students

UWL Military, Veteran & GI Bill students can use GI Bill benefits for study abroad, but it's critical to understand the specific requirements and eligibility criteria, including ensuring the foreign institution and program are VA-approved. If you are eligible for Veteran’s Benefits, there are some things that you will need to consider before choosing an education abroad program.

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UWL Veteran & Military Connection 

First and foremost, please meet with the UWL Veteran & Military Connection Office to explore your benefits and options.

Veteran Benefits and Studying Abroad

Although students can utilize Veteran’s Benefits (State and/or Federal) to help fund their study abroad program, please be aware that Veteran’s Benefits will not cover all of your study abroad expenses, and not all education abroad programs are eligible for VA benefits. It will all depend on a combination of the type of education abroad program, the type of VA benefits the student is receiving, and the academic requirements.

We highly recommend before applying to an education abroad program, students visit the UWL Veteran & Military Connection to obtain information about specific benefits and how they will apply to education abroad programs. UWL Veteran & Military Connection is located at 223 Graff Main Hall.

To learn more about the education abroad process, we encourage you to attend an Education Abroad 101 session to learn more. We are here for you!

Other Financial Resources

Students who are eligible for Veteran’s Benefits may also be eligible for other forms of financial aid. Be sure to check with the Financial Aid Office to familiarize yourself with all of the possible financial resources available to you. Financial aid awards, in most cases, will apply to education abroad programs. 

Gilman-McCain Scholarship  - Available to child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.

Disclaimer

The resources provided on this website are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement or approval by UW-La Crosse of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporation, organization, or individual. UW-La Crosse bears no responsibility for the accuracy,

Colin

Colin in Denmark

My archaeological field school program on Bornholm Island in Denmark was only a month long, which is considered a short time for a study abroad program but is what allowed me to go abroad. We lived at a campsite in small cabins of 1-3 roommates. Each day I'd wake up early to bike to our dig site a few miles away where we would be taught by experienced archaeologists how to perform the basic tasks of the field. Check out @bornholmarchaeologyresearch! I was surprised how easy it was for me to open up to both the instructors and other students on this trip. I quickly made friends and adopted an energetic and fun aspect of my personality that I haven’t seen in a long time, it was a great pleasure to work with them all.

Take a chance and try to find a program in your major. I am currently serving in the Army National Guard and because of this believed my dreams of studying abroad were dashed, but this program allowed me to study abroad for a shorter period of time and focus on a subject I love dearly, reach out for help and advice if necessary and find out as much as you can!

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