G.I. Bill
GI Bill benefits help you pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training.
State Approving Agency G.I. Bill
The State Approving Agency (SAA) approves college and non-college degree programs, vocational flight training, apprenticeships and other on-the-job training so that federal educational assistance benefits may be paid to veterans and other eligible persons under the several programs administered by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Find a State Approving Agency Representative:
https://veterans.illinois.gov/services-benefits/education/state-approving-agency-g-i-bill.html
Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
You may be able to continue your education by using part of your military pay to help cover the cost of school.
Find out if you can get benefits through the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP):
https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veap/
Work Study
Find out how our Veterans work-study program can help you earn money while you’re enrolled in a college, vocational school, or professional training program.
Find out if you are eligible:
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/work-study/
Veteran Training
The VA offers free courses that are available 24/7 and confidential. Several courses in academic success are offered including,
- Remote Learning
- Study Skills
- Communication
- And more!
Chicago Veterans Academy
Chicago Veterans provides Community and Educational Tools to help military veterans and their families transition successfully. Features courses in:
- Financial Literacy
- Budgeting
- Job Readiness
- And more!