Veterans Programs

Veterans Programs Available at USF

University of St. Francis is pleased to honor our nation’s veterans by participating in the Veterans Administration’s Yellow Ribbon program. USF also offers other GI Bill programs, providing discounts for members of the military and their families. Veterans interested in earning a degree and learning about financial aid options are invited to learn more about USF and its offerings.

• Military / Veterans Discount Program

  The USF Military/Veterans Discount is available to:

  • Honorably Discharged Veterans who are no longer eligible for education assistance through the U.S. Veterans Administration programs
  • Spouses of Active Duty Military Personnel who are not eligible for any dependent education assistance through the U.S. Veterans Administration
  • Drilling members of the National Guard
  • Drilling members of the Reserves
  • Active Duty military personnel
  • Employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  The USF Military/Veterans Discount applies only to Adult Degree Completion and Graduate programs (not including Doctoral programs or Physicians Assistant programs). The discount is applicable to 15% of tuition and does not cover fees or other associated program costs. Documentation of eligibility status is required.

  Click on the links below for an online application or a Adobe PDF application:

  • Online Military / Veterans Discount Program Application Form
  • Military / Veterans Discount Program Application Form (Adobe PDF)

• Eligible Programs

  Below is a listing of eligible programs with links to the Veterans Administration for additional information:

  • Post- 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 of title 38, U.S. Code
  • Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Chapter 30 of title 38, U.S.Code
  • Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) Chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S. Code
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Chapter 1607 of title 10, U.S. Code
  • Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) Chapter 32 of title 38, U.S. Code, or section 901 or section 903 of Public Law 96-342

• Veterans Administration Forms & Information

  This section contains the necessary Veterans Administration forms, and links to more VA information.

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • VONAPP On-line Application Form
  • W.A.V.E. Verify Your Attendance

• Things You Need to Know

  All the things you need to know when returning to school.

  • Click here for a list of things you need to know

• Procedures & Required Documents

  Find out what procedures you will need to follow, and the required documents by the VA and USF.

  • Click here for a list of procedures and required documents by the VA and USF

• Other Links to Veterans Information

  Find out more Veterans information by checking out any one of the links below.

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill Calculator
  • Illinois Warrior Assistance Program
  • Military.com Web Site
  • Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • Today’s GI BILL
  • Returning from the War Zone: A guide for Families (video)

• ROTC Opportunities

  Below are more opportunities for an ROTC program.

  • ARMY ROTC – Rolling Thunder Battalion
  • United States Marine Corps Officer Selection Program

• Contact Information at USF

  The Veterans Certifying Official at University of St. Francis is the primary contact for GI Bill benefits at University of St. Francis. The location of this office is within Financial Aid Services, Tower Hall, Room N320. Contact information appears below:

  • Phone: (815) 740-5097
  • Fax: (815) 740-3822
  • E-Mail: veterans@stfrancis.edu