51ĀŅĀ× is state agency approved to certify all programs with the exception of the Wisconsin GI BillĀ®, which is restricted to public institutions, and the VRAP program, which is restricted to approved two-year institutions. Lakeland's Director of Veteran Services, Sue Bialk, will process all appropriate military paperwork on a semester-by-semester basis. You can reach her by telephone at 920-565-1032 ext. 2377 or by email at bialkse@lakeland.edu. Her office is located in William A. Krueger, Room #104.
51ĀŅĀ× is dedicated to serving students who receive military benefits by providing timely and accurate information about the institution and benefit certification prior to and during a student's enrollment at the university. With transfer-friendly policies, military and veteran students will receive maximum transfer credits toward their bachelorās degree. The ability to convert military experience and/or training into college credit can help accelerate the journey to a degree at Lakeland!
If you are unsure of your eligibility for benefits, please contact your local VA Service Office (located in your local courthouse), go to , or call the GI BillĀ® Call Center at 1-888-GIBILL-1. Once you are certain of your eligibility, you can access all pertinent forms required to apply for your military benefits or to transfer your benefits to 51ĀŅĀ× from another college or university by visiting . Complete all pertinent forms, and submit them.
Veterans should notify Sue Bialk of enrollment each term, and any changes in enrollment (add/drops/withdrawals). Failure to do so could result in benefits not being processed or in overpayments.
Benefit programs include:
GI BillĀ® 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 Web site at
