Veteran Documents & Policies

Get Your Docs in a Row

Qualifying for aid starts with filling in the blanks.

We can help you figure out next steps when called to active duty in the middle of a semester, and what documents you need to submit to use benefits or financial aid. Got a situation? There's a doc for that!

Active Duty Absence

If you’re called to active duty, we want to make sure you get credit for what you’ve accomplished academically.

Read the Policy

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) means you’ll be considered for grants, work study and loans.

File the FAFSA

Outside Aid

You must report outside scholarships and certain veteran benefits to Financial Aid.

Report Aid

UW-Green Bay Required Documents

Students should first research the available federal and state benefits, and apply for them through the individual programs. Once you have received approval for veteran education benefits, bring the following documentation to the Veteran Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office (SS1100) on the Green Bay campus of UW-Green Bay. The University will notify the VA of your status as an enrolled student.

Student	State Benefits	Federal Benefits
Veteran	DD214 WDVA 2031 Current WDVA 2029	Certificate of Eligibility (COE) - DD214
Spouse	Marriage Certificate WDVA 2031 Current WDVA 2029	Certificate of Eligibility (COE) - to include veteran's VA file number
Child	Birth Certificate WDVA 2031 Current WDVA 2029	Certificate of Eligibility (COE) - to include veteran's VA file number

For more information about UW-Green Bay's financial aid process, see the Financial Aid Website.

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