Military Student Affairs
We are committed to ensuring military-affiliated students have a smooth transition to college and a successful educational experience. Services that are provided include one-on-one advising throughout the admissions process, priority registration, and continued support throughout their academic career at PSC. Through the Office of Military Student Affairs, military-affiliated students can do the following:
- Find out how to apply for Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Illinois military education benefits.
- Get academic credit for military training
- Receive referral services for other veterans’ resources
At PSC, we understand the unique challenges veterans face when rejoining civilian life and starting college after several, and sometimes many years, outside of the classroom. To help make that transition easier, we opened the Military Student Affairs (MSA) Center. The MSA Center, located just off the Main Building’s atrium in room 1240, is the central hub for our veterans’ program and a dedicated area designated for veterans with a mini-USO feel. It is a one-stop shop for veterans to connect and network with one another. PSC student veterans can study and socialize with fellow veterans and find information about the services available to them at PSC and within the community.
Benefits include:
- Networking opportunities with other veterans
- Information on veteran community resources including healthcare referrals, housing, and other veteran benefits
- Workshops on topics of interest to veterans
- Relaxing, quiet place to study and transition from boots to books
Services available:
- Free printing
- Computer access with CAC reader
- Veteran tutoring services
- Veteran to veteran mentoring services
- Assistance obtaining military transcripts
- Town hall meetings and veteran specific orientations
- Information on how to access financial aid opportunities at PSC
Services extend to all military service members of all branches, whether active, inactive, drilling, or retired, as well as dependents and spouses.
Available Resources
Register and pay for your classes. The VA will reimburse you based on your eligibility. Chapter 33 veterans can submit their letter of eligibility to the Office of Military Student Affairs in lieu of a payment.
Provide the Office of Military Student Affairs with a completed Intake Form each semester.
- Veterans benefits checklist
- Complete and return the appropriate application to the Financial Aid Office.
- Attach a copy of your DD-214 to the application
This grant is awarded to members of the Illinois National Guard or the Illinois Naval Militia who have served at least one year and are currently in the guard or militia. The grant will pay tuition and certain fees for 120 credit hours of enrollment at any state-supported institution. Must reapply annually.
This grant is awarded to members of the Illinois National Guard or the Illinois Naval Militia who have served at least one year and are currently in the guard or militia. The grant will pay tuition and certain fees for 120 credit hours of enrollment at any state-supported institution.
This State of Illinois scholarship is available for dependents of servicemen/servicewomen who have been declared a Prisoner of War (POW), Missing in Action (MIA), killed while on active duty, 100% disabled due to service-connected disabilities, or died as a result of a service-connected disability. This scholarship covers tuition and specific fees and may be used for the equivalent of five years at any Illinois public college or university.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides educational benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty Educational Assistance Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs determines eligibility requirements for Chapter 30 - Montgomery G.I. Bill for Active Duty, Chapter 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill, and Chapter 1606 - Montgomery G.I. Bill (Selected Reserve).
The Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR&E) program provides vocational rehabilitation services for veterans with a service-connected disability. A veteran must be found both eligible and entitled to receive services, The outcome of these services leads to suitable employment that is consistent with their aptitudes and interests or achieving independence in their daily living.
This grant provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of
veterans who are permanently disabled due to a service-related condition, who are
anticipated to be released from a military hospital with 100 percent disability, or
who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. The program
offers up to 36 months of education benefits.
Contact:
Georges B. Sanon, M.S.
Coordinator, Office of Military Student Affairs/VA School Certifying Official
Office: 708-709-3567; google voice: 708-607-2081; gsanon@prairiestate.edu