Photo of the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C.Photo by Martin A. Palmer

The following resources are provided to support faculty and staff in their understanding of military culture as well as outline relevant policies and procedures impacting institutions of higher education.

Vets Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. It is free and confidential. When you call, chat, or text, a qualified responder will listen and help. You decide how much information to share. Support doesn’t end with your conversation. Our responders can connect you with the resources you need.

 

Educational Assistance

GI Bill®

GI Bill Rates Table

ISAC

FAFSA

Illinois Veterans Higher Education Veterans Service Act Survey

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Comparison of Education Benefits

 

Veteran Resources

USA Cares

US Veteran Affairs

US Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs

American Legion

Disabled Vets of America

National Center for PTSD

Wounded Warrior Project

Veteran of Foreign Wars

National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Peoria (IL) Veterans Center

 

Job Searches

Indeed

USAJobs.gov

IllinoisJobLink.com

 

Veteran’s Assistance Commission

Cook County (IL) Veterans Affairs

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (IL)

Peoria County (IL) Veterans Assistance

Tazewell County (IL) Veterans Assistance

Woodford County of Illinois Veterans Assistance Comission

 

Federal Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Comparison of Education Benefits

Veteran Center Services of America

Veterans Administration Guide 2019

W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment)

 

Illinois Resources

Illinois Student Assistance Commission/ Illinois Veteran Grant

Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Illinois Veterans Higher Education Veterans Service Act Survey

Illinois Veteran Grant Application