General Information
PSC offers a supportive environment for veterans. Whether you are a new student, returning student, or deployed on active duty, we can assist you and eligible dependents as you begin or continue your education.
Financial Aid Benefits
How to Apply for Federal Benefits
- Veterans benefits checklist (PDF)
- Complete and return the appropriate application to the Financial Aid Office.
- Attach a copy of your DD-214 to the application.
- 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 Financial Aid Office in lieu of a payment.
- Provide the Financial Aid Office with a completed Intake Form each semester.
Military Documents
- Request for Change of Program or Place of Training 22-1995
- Dependents' Request for Change of Program or Place of Training 22-5495
- Admissions Office: Transcript Evaluation Form
Financial aid benefits available
- Illinois Veterans Grant
- Illinois National Guard Grant
- Illinois MIA/POW Scholarship
- Montgomery GI bill Educational Benefits
- Federal Vocational Educational Benefits for Disabled Veterans
- Federal Education Benefits for Dependents of Veterans
FAQ's
Contact:
Paul Pipik
Student Veterans Center Coordinator
(708) 709-3567
vetcenter@prairiestate.edu
Additional Resources
Veterans Benefits
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Other Resources
- American Council on Education
- TAOnline.com (Careers for Transitioning Military)
- U.S. Army (Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcripts System)
- Air University
- Student Veterans of America
- Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript
- Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Vet Center)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- The American Legion
- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
- Military OneSource
- PSC Student Veteran Club
Higher Education Veterans Service Act Survey (Public Act 96-0133)
Estimated Total FY 2011 Expenditures (PDF)
