The academic programs of study at Marian University are approved by the Wisconsin State Approving Agency (SAA) of the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA) for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill. Before the beginning of each semester (Fall, Spring and Summer), the School Certifying Official will certify only those students who are admitted to a degree or licensure program and who are making satisfactory progress as determined by College policy. The Certification of Enrollment is necessary before educational benefit payments can be received.
For more information on State Veterans Benefits, please visit http://dva.state.wi.us/default.asp.
Federal Benefits:
Chapter 33 The Post-9/11 GI Bill – Yellow Ribbon Program
By participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, tuition at Marian University will be fully funded, more. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 32 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP-post Vietnam Era)
Chapter 35 Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
National Guard Tuition Grant: http://dma.wi.gov/dma/dma/education.asp
If requested, Marian University is required to provide Veterans Administration with copies of grades and academic records to support certifications or to show failure to meet progress requirements without seeking prior approval of the individual veteran.
Credit Hour Certification Rules For Veterans:
| Classification |
FT |
¾ Time |
½ Time |
Less 1/2 |
¼ Time |
| Undergraduate - TRAD |
12+ |
9 – 11 |
6 – 8 |
4 – 5 |
1 – 3 |
| Undergraduate - MAAP |
5+ |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Graduate Programs |
9+ |
6 – 8 |
3 – 5 |
2 |
1 |
Licensure Programs may be approved for veterans’ benefits if and only if:
- Credits are counted toward fulfillment of an approved degree program, or
- Credits are required for permit or license to practice a profession by the State of Wisconsin, or
- Credits are necessary to secure employment in a chosen occupational area.
Students are encouraged to look into financial aid since VA benefits may not cover all educational costs. Benefit coverage depends on which educational assistance program the veteran applied for.
The Office of the Registrar, 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935, is the certifying office for veterans’ benefits at Marian University. The Registrar and the Associate Registrar serve as contacts and Certifying Officials in VA benefit matters. The Registrar can be reached at (920) 923-7164 or cteichmiller@marianuniversity.edu. The Associate Registrar can be reached at (920) 923-7619 or pimmel@marianuniversity.edu. The St. Louis VA Regional Office has a toll free number available for individual educational inquiries (1-888-442-4551). The Fond du Lac County Veteran’s Service office is available for assistance and is located at 50 N. Portland, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, (920) 929-3117.