What aid is available for veterans?

What aid is available?

For additional information, visit JWCC's Military Students Site

Awards for Veterans
1. Federal Veterans' Benefits
  JWCC is approved as an eligible institution for the instruction of veterans, reservists and dependents under Title 38, United States Code programs by the Illinois State Approving Agency. Anyone who thinks he or she may be eligible for benefits may obtain information and application forms through Enrollment Services. To be eligible for benefits, students must be enrolled in an eligible program, attend classes regularly and make satisfactory progress toward their educational goal. This means that a satisfactory GPA must be maintained and that the courses in which the student is enrolled will "reduce the number of credits needed to graduate or complete the program."
2. Illinois Veterans' Grant
  This award will pay the full in-district tuition for Illinois veterans attending JWCC part-time or full-time. Any veteran who entered the armed forces as an Illinois resident and who served at least 12 months and returned to the State of Illinois within six months of separation may qualify for the Illinois Veterans' Grant. A copy of the discharge papers, DD-214, and proof of state residency must accompany the application for the award. Full information and application forms may be obtained from Enrollment Services.
3. Illinois National Guard Grant
  This award applies to tuition charged for attending JWCC part-time or full-time. Eligibility requires that the recipient must be a member of the Illinois National Guard for at least one year and must continue to be a member for the duration of the grant. Contact Enrollment Services for information and application forms.
4. VA Workstudy
  A limited number of part-time positions is available on campus to students who are using VA programs. This program is not affiliated with campus or Federal Work Study programs.