Regulations: Veterans Professional/Occupational License Fee Waiver Program
Wisconsin Act 209 (effective July 1, 2012) requires Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to have a fee waiver program. As part of the program, 13 state licensing agencies, including Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), do not make eligible veterans pay to get certain work-related licenses:
- Only one license fee waiver is given to each qualified person who applies.
- The fee waiver is for individual licenses, not for businesses or other groups.
- Fee waivers are not allowed for license renewals. They are for one initial license only.
Application process
To apply for a fee waiver, follow these steps:
- Apply for the program through WDVA.
- Make sure you meet these requirements (WDVA will check to confirm you do):
- You live in Wisconsin
- You were honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces.
- Receive a voucher from WDVA for your fee waiver.
- Redeem your voucher when you apply for an initial license or certification. Each licensing program has a process. Learn more about license and certification options below.
What qualifies for the fee waiver program
You can apply for fee waivers for an initial individual license or certification. View the list of licenses and certifications that qualify. Select a link to learn more.
Asbestos
A person who finds and judges the condition of materials with asbestos or that may have asbestos. They look at the material and collect samples for lab tests.
A person who comes up with a way to manage asbestos in a building.
A person who teaches one or more accredited asbestos courses.
A person who plans and designs asbestos abatement projects in schools or other large facilities.
A person who oversees asbestos projects onsite. The supervisor has authority to enforce changes or stop the project. They may also collect air samples to confirm if air meets clearance levels.
A person who does asbestos abatement jobs. They must have a certified asbestos supervisor to oversee them.
A person who manages outside asbestos abatement projects on materials with asbestos that don’t crumble (non-friable) and stay that way during the project.
A person who does outside asbestos abatement jobs on materials with asbestos that don’t crumble (non-friable) and stay that way during the project. They must have a certified asbestos supervisor (or exterior asbestos supervisor) to oversee them.
Lead
A person who directs lead projects onsite and may also do lead-safe renovation work.
A license for aA person who does lead abatement. They must have a certified lead supervisor to direct the project. They may also do lead-safe renovation work.
A person who does lead hazard screenings, lead risk assessments, lead-safe investigations, and lead clearance. They also offer ways to reduce specific lead hazards. They don’t use X-ray fluorescence devices or do lead inspections.
A person who does full or partial lead inspections, lead-free property inspections, and clearances. They don’t give advice or options for controlling lead paint hazards, but they may use an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device.
A person who teaches one or more accredited lead training courses.
A person who designs complex lead abatement projects. They also write occupant protection plans and abatement reports.
A person who does all lead investigation work. This includes clearances, lead hazard screens, lead risk assessments, lead inspections, lead-safe and lead-free property inspections.
A person who does lead clearance activities for non-abatement projects. They also help lead hazard investigators, inspectors, or risk assessors do other lead investigation work.
A person who directs and does lead-safe renovation work in pre-1978 homes or facilities with children.
Nurse aide and personal care
A group certified as a Medicaid provider that offers personal care services.
For a nurse aide license, the following may apply:
- A veteran may request that their military training, education, or experience be used to satisfy license requirements. They must show how it equals the current license requirements. For more details, view Nurse Aide Program: Becoming a CNA in Wisconsin.
- A license for a service member (or spouse) may be extended if it expires while the service member is on active duty. Learn how to extend a nurse aid license.
Contact us
Questions?