The Office of Financial Assistance provides assistance with federal and state veteran and military education benefit programs. Veterans, military members, and their families are a vital part of our student community and we are here to assist you in successfully completing your educational goals.
Department of Veterans Affairs programs
- Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
State of Illinois programs
- Illinois National Guard Grant (ING)
- Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG)
- Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Scholarship
University of Illinois program
Child of Veteran Tuition waiver
Contact Information
VA School Certifying Official: Angie Tippey, Financial Aid Associate
Location: Office of Financial Assistance University Hall Building (UHB) 1015
Email: finaid@uis.edu
Phone: 217/206-6724
Office hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Visit the UIS Military & Veterans Student Services center for further resources and assistance.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official VA Education and Training website.