Veterans Benefit Program
The federal and state governments have several programs available to assist veterans, spouses, and their dependents in paying for college and reaching their educational and vocational goals. Programs include:
- Federal
- VA Educational Benefits (Chapter 30, Chapter 33, Chapter 1606 and 1607)
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (Chapter 31)
- Department of Veteran's Affairs Dependents Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35),
- State - Veterans who enroll in Moraine Valley courses may be eligible for the Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG). Applications are available at gibill.va.gov. Students receiving Veterans Administration Educational Benefits must participate in a mandatory orientation program and meet with an academic advisor to ensure they register for courses that are consistent with their educational and career goals. Each subsequent semester, veterans must meet with an academic advisor prior to registering.
- Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG)
- Illinois National Guard Grant (ING)
- Illinois MIA/POW Scholarship (for spouses and dependents)
To be eligible for Veterans Administration Educational Benefits (GI Bill™), students must be a degree- or certificate-seeking student in an approved accredited transfer/career certificate program (programs offered by third-party institutions are not eligible) and making satisfactory academic progress.
Veterans or covered individuals will be charged in-state or in-district tuition depending on the type of educational benefit in accordance with state law. See the current semester's tuition rates and fees. The college has a one-time application fee and charges fees for amenities, including college activities, construction/infrastructure and technology. Additional fees are required for some instructional programs and courses. These mandatory fees may cover books, laboratory equipment, supplies, malpractice insurance, and student malpractice liability. These fees apply uniformly for all students in some instructional programs or courses.
Please note: Tuition rates and fees are subject to change without notice. A payment must be made at the time of registration. Beneficiaries will not be penalized (e.g., late fee, denied access to courses or facilities, required to borrow additional funds) due to a delayed disbursement of VA funds. Find complete and up-to-date information on payment options here. Further information can be obtained from the Cashier’s Office, call (708) 974-5715.
The VA requires a school to maintain an 85/15 percent ratio for each program of study. The policy states no more than 85 percent of the students enrolled in a program of study will have all or part of their tuition, fees, or other charges paid to or for them by the VA. When a school reaches this maximum capacity of 85 percent, only a VA benefit eligible student who is already enrolled under this program of study, shall receive approval for enrollment.
Satisfactory academic progress for veteran benefits is defined by the college's Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) policy. The Department of Veterans Affairs follows the Department of Education in requiring a policy to use both qualitative (GPA) and quantitative (completion percentage) when measuring SAP.
Additional information on utilizing veterans benefits at Moraine Valley can be found on the Veterans Benefits web pages.