Illinois

Directory of Illinois Educational Programs Approved for Benefits Under the G.I. Bill

Lists secondary, postsecondary, professional, technical and other schools in Illinois at which Veterans can use G.I. Bill benefits.

Directory of Illinois Training Programs Approved for Benefits Under the G.I. Bill

Lists apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs in Illinois for which Veterans can use G.I. Bill benefits.

Free Tuition for Veterans

Provides eligibility information for free tuition for Veterans residing in Illinois.

Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Offers programs and services that help Illinois residents with disabilities go to work or stay independent in their homes and communities.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Education Benefits

Information on educational benefits and programs available to Illinois Veterans.

Illinois Directory of Military Education Centers

List of centers that provide education counseling support and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) testing services.

Illinois Job Corps Centers

Provides contact information, vocational offerings and other information on Illinois Job Corps Centers. Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people aged 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money and take control of their lives.

Illinois State Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Illinois. Resources include information on home loan benefits, education benefits, health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Illinois fact sheet.

Illinois Troops to Teachers

Provides financial assistance for qualified applicants, counseling and placement assistance for Veterans who wish to become teachers in Illinois.

State of Illinois Military Benefits Fact Sheet

Provides information on military and Veteran benefits provided by the state of Illinois, including tax exemptions, education, employment, health and insurance benefits and other benefits.

VA Chicago Regional Office

Provides contact information for the Chicago Regional Office, which administers VA benefits to eligible Veterans and family members. VA benefits include education, home loans, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and survivor benefits.

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Programs

Assists Veterans through educational opportunities, academic needs assessment, instruction, enrichment and other academic support activities.
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