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Helping Veterans Achieve Their Educational Goals

Inspired to serve those who serve our nation, Marian University has staff committed to not only answering your questions but assisting you throughout your time at Marian. Marian University is committed to serving our veterans and assisting you in achieving your personal and professional goals.

The academic programs of study at Marian University are approved by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill®. 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 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.

GI Bills

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.

Grants and Scholarships

Yellow Ribbon Program

As a participating institution of the Yellow Ribbon Program, Marian University will approve any veteran who chooses to take advantage of their GI Bill® benefit into the Yellow Ribbon Program. For eligible veterans, 100% of tuition and fees at Marian University will be paid for through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Marian University, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Access an application for the GI Bill® benefit, here.

Eligible veterans:

  • Served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
  • Were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability, and they served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001; 
  • Are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above. 

Steps to obtaining your GI Bill® benefit for eligible veterans:

  1. Submit an application for GI Bill® education benefit.
  2. Apply to Marian University. 
  3. Provide the Marian University School Certifying Official with a copy of your eligibility letter for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

If a veteran qualifies for any tuition-specific financial aid, it will be deducted from the Yellow Ribbon Program contribution. Marian University does not limit the amount matched with the Yellow Ribbon contribution per student/per year.

Need Further Assistance?

Please contact the Marian University School Certifying Official.

Located in room 112 of the Administration Building on the Marian University campus
920-923-7618

​Federal Benefits

If requested, Marian University is required to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

Get more information on state veterans benefits.

Academic Counseling

At Marian University, academic counseling is built into your adventure. You’ll meet one-on-one with an advisor to choose the right courses and stay on track for graduation. Service members receive added flexibility and long-term support to ensure steady progress.

  • Degree Requirements
  • Transfer Credits
  • Readmissions Policy

At Marian University, we’re here to help you succeed—starting with a solid academic plan. All undergraduate students are required to meet with their academic advisor before selecting courses. These one-on-one sessions ensure you’re choosing classes that align with your goals and keep you on the path to graduation. To help you map out your degree path, review the 4-year course plan for each major.

Want to dive deeper into your program’s requirements? Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, the Academic Catalog is your go-to resource for timelines, degree requirements, and course details. Your degree plan is based on your catalog year, which stays the same unless you officially change it or switch programs.

For service members, your degree requirements stay locked in for at least one year beyond your program’s standard length—as long as you’re in good academic standing and continuously enrolled or have an approved leave. If academic policies change, we’ll make sure you have at least two years’ notice. And if courses or programs are no longer available, we’ll work with you to find affordable alternatives that keep you on track to graduate on time.

After admission to the university, all students receive a degree audit report prior to making a decision on enrollment. The degree audit report shows how credits transfer and count within their program of choice. Please make sure to order ALL military transcripts, college transcripts, and test credits to see how they will transfer toward your degree. Students can transfer up to ¾ of their degree (undergraduate or graduate). Learn more about accepted transfer credits.

The associate registrar conducts transfer evaluations. If the credits have not been previously evaluated, the course descriptions are sent to the pertaining program chair, a faculty member teaching in that discipline.

Students can review established credit equivalency determinations and request transcripts to be submitted to Marian University as part of the application process for admission to the university.

Marian University follows the guidelines for readmissions and course withdrawals and releases that align with provisions for service members provided in Chapter 3 of Volume 2 of the Federal Student Aid Handbook for service members.