ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - Veteran Education Program

Address

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

(847) 948-6983

https://veterans.illinois.gov

Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Description:

Provides benefits to veterans and their dependents for education and job training. Programs include:
Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant (Age 10-18)
Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Scholarship
State Approving Agency GI Bill
Illinois Veterans' Grant
Illinois National Guard Grant
University of Illinois Children of Veterans Scholarship
Veteran Coordinators at Public Universities and Colleges in Illinois
VA Work Study Locations
Get Academic Credit for Military Training

Eligibility:

Veterans and their family members

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for appointment

Documents Required:
Photo identification
DD214

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 948-6983

idva.media@illinois.gov

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 948-6983

Alternate Program Phone

(847) 948-6981

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

Mailing

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

April 17, 2026

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