2025-2026 Catalog > Admission and Registration > Veterans Benefit Program

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:

1. Federal
   1. VA Educational Benefits (Chapter 30, Chapter 33, Chapter 1606 and 1607)
   2. Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (Chapter 31)
   3.  Department of Veteran's Affairs Dependents Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35),
2. State - Veterans who enroll in Moraine Valley courses may be eligible for the Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG).  Applications are available at Illinois.gov/veterans or isac.org/students. 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.
   1. Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) 
   2. Illinois National Guard Grant (ING)
   3. 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.

Procedures for Students Called to Military Services

Below are the administrative procedures for students called to military service:

1. Eligibility:

• Members of the National Guard of any state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory.
• Members of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Reserves, or other reserve components).

2. Notification Requirements:

• Students must notify their course instructor(s) and the Veteran Services Office in advance via their official Moraine Valley email when they are aware of any upcoming military duties, such as drills, training, or other obligations that will cause them to miss class.
• Notification should be made as soon as the military orders and drill schedules are received, and students are required to submit official documentation (e.g., military orders, drill schedules, or verification) to confirm their absence.

3. Classwork and Assignment Accommodations:

• Students who miss classwork or assignments due to their military service obligations are entitled to complete the missed work and submit assignments without penalty.
• Upon notification, instructors must provide students with the opportunity to make up missed classwork, exams, and assignments within a reasonable period of time.
• The specific time frame for submitting missed work will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the student, taking into consideration the nature of the assignment and the student's individual circumstances.

4. Attendance and Participation:

• Absences related to National Guard or reserve obligations will not be counted against the student’s attendance or participation grades.
• Students will be given a fair and reasonable opportunity to make up any in-class participation or activities missed due to military duties, including group work, presentations, or hands-on activities.

5. Administrative Withdrawal:

• In cases where students are called to active-duty military service and require them to be absent for an extended period of time (e.g., active-duty deployment), the student may request an administrative withdrawal from the institution.
• Students who withdraw due to active-duty military service will be allowed to return to their studies without penalty or receive a refund in accordance with the law and individualized benefits eligibility. 
• Students must submit their active-duty orders along with a narrative statement detailing their intent to withdraw from the semester due to being called to active duty to the Veteran Services Office.