Welcome to the Web site for the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, the state agency dedicated and committed to assist veterans and their family members get the services they have rightfully earned.

Higher Education Veterans Services Act Surveys

The Higher Education Veterans Service Act (P.A. 96-0133) requires all public colleges and universities to conduct a survey of the services and programs that are provided for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. This survey shall list and fully describe the following:

• Service or program that is available.
• Number of veterans or active duty personnel using the service or program.
• Estimated range for potential use within a 5-year and 10-year period.
• Information on the location of the service or program.
• Administrator contact information.

Each public college and university, along with the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, shall make the survey available on their homepages.

New, Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Begin August 1, 2009

The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. For a summary of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.

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