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.