The University of Illinois at Chicago's Office of Veteran Affairs, located in the Office of Student Financial Aid, assists veterans in receiving educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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NEWS & UPDATES
VA Checklist
UIC Veteran Affairs Checklist 3.18.08 - Please Click Here For Details
Important Notice
VA Update November 2007 - Please Click Here For Details
Important Message for Chapter 1607
Verification of Enrollment
Effective April 1, 2008, individuals receiving benefits under Chapter 1607 will be required to certify their enrollment in order to receive payment. Chapter 1607 recipients will be able to certify their enrollments through the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) application or from a touch-tone phone in the same manner as persons eligible for benefits under Chapter 30 and 1606 verify their enrollments.
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ABOUT US
Staff are available to assist and provide services to veteran students in the following areas:
§ Processing applications for VA Educational Benefits
§ Counseling on VA Educational Benefits
§ Certification of Enrollment
§ Monthly verification of enrollment
§ VA Work-Study Program
§ Other VA entitlements and benefits
§ Veteran Student Association
The Veteran Student Association (VSA) is an organization for veterans and ROTC cadets. The VSA offers opportunities for professional development, scholastic support and social networking through seminars, events, and community outreach. For more information email: uicveterans@gmail.com
For more information on Veteran Affairs, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid/Veteran Affairs located in the Student Service Building (SSB), Suite 1800 or contact our VA staff at 312-413-2697. Additional information on veteran benefits and financial aid resources can be viewed on the following sites:
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VETERAN CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND FORMS
In order to have GI benefits processed, all Veterans must complete both the Educational Benefit Enrollment Certification Form and the Academic Advisor Certification Form. Also, a copy of your DD214 or Letter of Eligibility must also be on file, as well as a copy of your class schedule.
2007-2008 Fall and Spring Semester UIC VA Education Benefits Certification Enrollment(PDF)
2008 Spring Only UIC VA Education Benefits Certification Enrollment(PDF)
2008 Summer Only UIC VA Education Benefits Certification Enrollment(PDF)
2008-2009 Fall and Spring Semester UIC VA Education Benefits Certification Enrollment(PDF)
2007-2008 Academic Advisor Certification Form(PDF)
2008-2009 Academic Advisor Certification Form(PDF)
Please note: additional forms may be required to continue the processing of your application.
It takes approximately 4-8 weeks for the Veterans Administration to process an application. Checks are usually received within 6-10 weeks.
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty & Selected Reserve Forms, Illinois Veteran Grant Forms, and Illinois National Guard Forms
Read eligibility requirements before you apply.
Read eligibility requirements before you apply.
Read eligibility requirements before you apply.
Read eligibility requirements before you apply.
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- CONTACT FINANCIAL AID when you are applying for VA educational benefits. If you are applying for Title IV funds, you must include your GI Benefits on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Failure to provide your GI Benefits on the FAFSA application may cause adjustments to your award and possibly a bill back of resources received.
- PLAN TO PAY for your tuition and fees by the due date.
- REPORT IMMEDIATELY to UIC VA Office repeat courses, changes of major, change in hours (withdrawals or increases), change of address, withdrawal from school and graduation.
- MONITOR YOUR CURRICULUM with your academic advisor. Classes not applicable to your degree will not be covered by VA.
- VERIFY YOUR ATTENDANCE on the last day of each month, if you are Chapter 30 or 1606. A check will not be generated for you by VA unless this takes place.
