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Wyoming State Benefits
Unemployment Insurance Programs
The purpose of Unemployment Insurance for veterans is to provide a weekly income for a limited period of time to help them meet basic needs while searching for employment.
Benefits are paid from federal funds. Former service men and women are entitled to Unemployment Insurance in Wyoming on the same terms and conditions as Wyoming workers who have worked for non-military employers in the state.
File a claim for Unemployment Insurance at the nearest ERC office immediately after leaving the service. Be certain to bring your DD Form 214 to establish your type of separation from the service.
In Wyoming, military separation payments, including voluntary separation incentives, will postpone receipt of UI benefits.
Wyoming Employment Resources Division One-Stop Employment Centers Located in Casper, Laramie, Cheyenne, Rawlins, Cody, Jackson, Riverton, Evanston, Rock Springs, Gillette, Sheridan and Torrington.
Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVT)
Advancing jobs and independence for Wyoming residents with disabilities is the overriding mission of DVR.
DVR provides vocational counseling and guidance to all clients. Other services such as physical and mental restoration, maintenance, training, diagnoses, evaluation, job placement and transportation may also be available. These latter services are tailored to the needs of each individual client.
For more information contact the Wyoming Veterans Commission:
Wyoming Veterans Commission
5500 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: 307-772-5145
Fax: 307-772-5202 fax
Email: lbartt@state.wy.us
Wyoming Education Assistance Programs
Educational Benefits for War Orphans and Vietnam Veterans
Free tuition and fees for education to the spouse and children of deceased veterans’ (whose death is service connected) and active state service eligibility are now available.
Benefits for War Orphans: Tuition waiver for not more than 10 semesters of credit classes on a full or part-time basis at any of Wyoming's Community Colleges or the University of Wyoming; no expiration date; no requirement of continuous enrollment.
Benefits For Vietnam Veterans: Tuition waiver for not more than 10 semesters of credit classes on a full or part-time basis at any of Wyoming's Community Colleges or the University of Wyoming; no expiration date; no requirement of continuous enrollment.
Application for Widows, War Orphan And Vietnam Veteran Benefits: A War Orphan or Veteran should apply at least two or three weeks before the beginning of the semester at any Wyoming community college or the university where he or she plans to attend.
Wyoming National Guard 100% State Educational Assistance Plan
The 100% State Educational Assistance Plan is for Wyoming National Guard members that want to pursue higher education. The plan pays 100% of the tuition and mandatory fees at Wyoming Junior colleges and at the University of Wyoming. The plan pays a determined amount each year for those private schools in Wyoming that are VA approved.
Guard members can use the state educational assistance to complete one degree or certificate program. This includes: Certificates, Associate, Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program. The combination of Certificate, Associate to Bachelor counts as one degree.
Members can use the MGIB and kicker if qualified with the 100% State Educational Assistance Plan. Education Benefits For National Guard Family Members: Matriculation fees and tuition paid in the University of Wyoming or any junior college or vocational training institution in Wyoming for child or spouse of Wyoming National Guard member who dies or sustains permanent total disability from duty as guardsman while on state active duty or any authorized training duty.
Operation Recognition (High School Diploma)
Veterans of WW II, Korea and Vietnam that were unable to complete their Wyoming high school education before entering service, either by draft or enlistment is entitled to have their high school diploma. All Wyoming high schools participate with the Commission in this important program. Even veterans who got their GED certificates after returning home are eligible, too. In cases of closed high schools, diplomas are issued by high schools that took in the closed ones. Application is made through the Commission office.
For more information contact the Wyoming Veterans Commission:
Wyoming Veterans Commission
5500 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Phone: 307-772-5145
Fax: 307-772-5202 fax
Email: lbartt@state.wy.us
