Veteran Resources
Veteran/Military Student:
UW-Superior strives to make your transition from veteran/military service to student as easy as possible so you can focus on your education. Our faculty and staff understand this can be a difficult process, so we try to accommodate each student on an individual basis. We offer opportunities both on-campus and online.
Priority class registration is given to all veterans and active service members each semester to ensure you get into the classes you need.
Step 1: Enroll at UW-Superior
- Apply for Admissions at UW-Superior ( $100 enrollment deposit required once admitted – for on - campus students ONLY)
- Request ALL previous University/College/Community College and technical school transcripts (High school transcript not required if Associate degree obtained)
Mail to: Admissions Office
UW -Superior
PO BOX 2000
Belknap & Catlin Ave.,
Superior, WI 54880
- Request official military transcripts If U.S. Army, Marine Corps, or Navy, apply online at Joint Services Transcript (JST) . If U.S. Air Force apply on line at Air University If U.S. Coast Guard, complete this form.
- Review the UW-Superior Course Catalog requirements for UW-Superior’s academic degree programs. Explore options for credit for prior military/academic experience online at Credit for Prior Learning
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every academic year (UWS code is 003925)
Obtain copies of your DD-214 through the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
Marines discharged after 1999, must send a letter to the following address:
Headquarters US Marine Corps
Manpower Management Support Branch (MMSB-10)
2008 Elliot Road, Suite 205
Quantico, VA 22134-5030
Tele: 1-800-268-3710
Step 2: Apply for Veteran/Military Benefits
- Apply for Military Benefits
- GI Bill® Benefits - Apply for GI Bill® Benefits online at Vets.gov
- Wisconsin GI Bill® - Contact your County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) for application information.
- Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
- Military Tuition Assistance
- State Tuition Reimbursement (Guardsmen)
- Apply for Foundation/Alumni Scholarships
- Complete the UW-Superior Veteran/Military Family Enrollment Form - mail or fax this form to the VNSC at UW-Superior (our contact info is at the bottom of the page)
Step 3: Welcome to UW-Superior
- Apply for Child Care Subsidies – to get help paying for child care while enrolled at UW-Superior
- Attend one of the following orientation, advising and registration sessions below:
- Freshman - less than 21 credits earned, attend a SOAR session (campus students only)
- Transfer Student - more than 21 credits earned
- Online Learning student, contact the Online Learning Center
- Go to your UW-Superior My E-Hive to register for classes
Awards and Recognition
UW-Superior continues to be recognized for supporting veteran and military students. It has been:
- Named a G.I. Jobs Military Friendly® School in 2016 for the 6th consecutive year
- Named among the Top 25 Military Friendly Public Universities and Colleges by Victory Media in Fall 2015
- Named a Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) Top School in 2016 (Overall, outperformed the UW System)
- Presented as one of three top universities in a webinar called Benchmarking Best Practices: 2016 Top Military Friendly Schools
- Given a Certificate of Recognition from the State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs for outstanding support of Student Veterans