Federal Benefits
Available to all qualifying veterans nationwide
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Wisconsin Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit
Provides a refundable income tax credit for disabled veterans and survivors.
Wisconsin GI Bill and Education Grants
Tuition and fee waivers for veterans and eligible dependents.
State Employment and Job Retraining Grants
Provides hiring preference and grants for employment training.
Special Vehicle Plates and ID Designations
Veteran plates and ID card markers recognizing service.
Recreational and Assistance Grants
Supports outdoor recreation and provides emergency financial assistance.
VetEd Reimbursement Grant
Tuition reimbursement grant based on length of military service.
Veteran Student Assistance Grant
Educational financial assistance for veterans at private institutions.
Wisconsin Veterans Homes
Skilled nursing and residential care at three Wisconsin veterans homes.
Veterans Health Care Aid Grants
Grants to help veterans pay for health care services not covered by insurance.
Nonprofit & Community Programs
Programs from nonprofits and community organizations
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Free career training and certifications in technology, business, and customer service for transitioning service members and veterans.
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
Free 17-week technology training program for transitioning service members and veterans leading to Microsoft certifications.
AWS re/Start
Free 12-week cloud computing skills training program preparing veterans for entry-level cloud roles.
Code Platoon
Immersive full-stack software engineering bootcamp for veterans and military spouses, with scholarship support.
VetsinTech Programs
Free technology training, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship programs exclusively for veterans.
Salesforce Military Program
Free Salesforce training and certification vouchers for veterans and military spouses entering the Salesforce ecosystem.