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Military Connected Services

Western offers a variety ofÌýservicesÌýto support you on the path to your degree. Whether you are a veteran, active service member, a survivor or dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran, we have resources to help you succeed.

We are honored to provide veterans and/or service members with priority enrollment one day ahead of others of the same enrollment status.

Important Links

For benefits to be processed, every student using VA benefits must complete the Certification Request Survey every term.

Post-9/11 GI Bill® students who receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify their enrollment to continue receiving their payments.ÌýVisit the VA's Enrollment Verification website to learn more about this requirement, includingÌýhow to verify enrollment easily and securelyÌývia text message.

Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays in June and July

Appointments

Appointments can be made for virtual or in person meetings by calling 608-785-9436. You may also schedule appointments using the links below:Ìý

Jackie Leon, Director Veteran Services -
David Vikeras, Benefits CoordinatorÌý-
Dustin Schultz, Veteran SpecialistÌý-

Get Started Checklist

  1. Review these planning tool sites
  1. Make an appointment for benefit consultation by calling 608-785-9436.
  2. Active service members using FTA must consult first with their branch ESO before enrollment.
  3. Complete the collegeÌýadmission processÌý
  4. Turn in required documents to the Veteran Services, SSC, Room 122
  • DD 214ÌýForm 4
  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for your Federal VA Education Benefit (if you have already applied and been awarded)
  • RequestÌýmilitary transcriptsÌýto be sent to Veteran Specialist
  1. Apply for Western’sÌýfinancial aidÌýandÌýscholarships
  2. ReviewÌýVeteran Policies
  3. Make an appointment with Access and Language Services if you need to make a request for accommodations.
  4. After enrolled, complete the Certification Request Survey each term.
  5. Turn in forms for all other education benefits before the term starts.
We're Here to Help
Weber Family Veteran and Military Student Center
Student Success Center, Room 122
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 

608-785-9436

Email: 

vets@westerntc.edu