Wisconsin
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Property Tax
1 benefitVeterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit
Property tax credit for Wisconsin veterans with wartime service and a service-connected disability rating. Credit amount is based on income and disability rating. 100% disabled veterans may qualify for full property tax exemption.
Income Tax
1 benefitMilitary Retirement Pay Exemption
Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Wisconsin state income tax.
Vehicle / Registration
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran License Plates
DV plates for disabled veterans. 100% disabled veterans are exempt from registration fees.
Veteran Specialty License Plates
Specialty plates available including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, branch-specific, Gold Star, and combat-related plates.
Education
3 benefitsWisconsin GI Bill
Full remission of tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin System schools and Wisconsin Technical Colleges, up to 8 semesters (128 credits). One of the best state veteran education benefits in the nation. Benefits transfer to spouses and children of veterans with 30%+ disability.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
WI complies with Section 702 so veterans using GI Bill receive in-state tuition at all WI public institutions.
Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
Up to 100% tuition reimbursement at WI institutions for National Guard members.
Employment
4 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Preference points in state civil service: 5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans.
Wisconsin Job Center Veteran Services
Priority of service at Wisconsin Job Centers with dedicated DVOP and LVER services.
Professional License Reciprocity
Wisconsin recognizes military training toward professional licensing with expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.
VetReady Employer Initiative
WDVA program recognizing veteran-friendly employers in Wisconsin.
Hunting & Fishing
2 benefitsFree Conservation Patron License for 70%+ Disabled Veterans
Free resident Conservation Patron license including hunting, fishing, trapping, and state park admission for disabled veterans with 70%+ rating.
Reduced-Fee Combination Licenses for 50%+ Disabled Veterans
Reduced-fee combination hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans with 50%+ rating.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA Medical Centers in Wisconsin
Three VA Medical Centers: William S. Middleton (Madison), Clement J. Zablocki (Milwaukee), and Tomah. CBOCs in Appleton, Baraboo, Cleveland, Green Bay, Janesville, La Crosse, Loyal, Racine, Superior, Union Grove, and Wausau.
Wisconsin Veterans Homes
State veterans homes at King (one of the largest and oldest in the nation), Union Grove, and Chippewa Falls providing skilled nursing, assisted living, and cottage-style independent living.
Vet Centers
Free readjustment counseling at Vet Centers in Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, and Milwaukee.
Free Stuff & Parks
3 benefitsFree "VETERAN" Designation on Driver License
Free "VETERAN" designation on WI driver license or ID card. Present DD-214 at DMV.
Free State Park Admission on Veterans Day
Free state park admission on Veterans Day for all veterans. Disabled veterans with 70%+ rating receive year-round free admission through the Conservation Patron license.
Wisconsin Veterans Trust Fund
Emergency financial assistance, retraining grants, and personal loans for Wisconsin veterans.
Other Benefits
5 benefitsCounty Veterans Service Officers
Free claims assistance through County Veterans Service Officers in all 72 Wisconsin counties, plus grants and loan programs.
Wisconsin Veterans Cemeteries
Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at state veterans cemeteries in King (Central), Union Grove (Southern), and Spooner (Northern).
Wisconsin Veterans Home and Personal Loans
WDVA Personal Loan Program and Home Improvement Loan for WI veterans at competitive rates.
Veterans Treatment Court
Specialty courts in multiple WI counties including Milwaukee and Dane County for veterans in the justice system.
Military Leave for State Employees
Wisconsin state employees receive up to 30 days of paid military leave per year.