Resources & FAQ’s
FAQs
Where do I begin? Who do I contact?
All students, regardless of veteran status must contact the Office of Admissions to begin the admissions process and to answer all questions about enrollment.
UIC is committed to a fair and balanced review process that utilizes a multitude of factors in an effort to select the students who are best equipped to transition to and graduate in four years from UIC.
Freshman admission is for students under 24 credit hours and the full completion of high school courses. For further details, please click here.
For fullest consideration, a transfer grade point average of 2.50/4.00 on the basis of all transferable work attempted is recommended. Transcripts should illustrate a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of transferable college classroom credit at the time of application. College and departmental requirements vary. For further details, please click here.
Who do I contact about my educational benefits?
The Office of Student Veteran Affairs handles all inquiries about educational benefits, including the G.I. Bill® (Montgomery, Post 9/11, 1606, 1607, and Veterans Readiness and Employment).
Questions regarding Illinois Veteran’s and Illinois National Guard Grant, Deceased, Disabled, and MIA POW Veterans’ Dependents Scholarship should be directed to Financial Aid.
Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at studentveteransaff@uic.edu.
For my educational benefits, what do I need to get started?
The first step would be to contact the Department of Veteran Affairs to inquire or research benefit eligibility.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Toll-free: 1-888-GI-BILL1 or 1-888-442-4551
Once you are admitted to the university, submit your certificate of eligibility for education and training benefits with the annual benefit form. Chapter 35 beneficiaries will need the service member’s VA File Number or Social Security Number. Every semester students are required to complete the advisor verification form and must upload it to the corresponding link on our Benefits and Forms page accessible from https://dos.uic.edu/student-veterans-affairs/benefits-and-forms/.
How long does it take for my benefits to be processed?
Completed files can be enrollment certified within 4-6 weeks of submission. Please keep in mind, Ch. 33 beneficiaries are subject to the dual certification requirement. Tuition and fees are reported within 30 days of the add/drop deadline and the VA may take an additional 4-6 weeks to disburse payments to UIC. Please visit our Benefits and Forms tab to access more information and our submission platform. BAH (Basic Housing Allowance) payments go directly to the student and usually arrive to a student’s account on the 1st of each month. To set up direct deposit with the VA, the student will need to contact the VA directly.
Are there any organizations or activities for veterans on campus?
UIC’s Student Veterans Association is very active with programs throughout the academic year. The Office of Student Veteran Affairs conducts activities throughout the year to help foster a positive academic experience for our student veterans and partners with with Jesse Brown VA Hospital of offer workshops and information sessions.
Is there a special admissions process for veterans?
There isn’t a different process for veteran students. Student veterans adhere to the same admissions requirements as all students at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Reosource Guide
Review this guide to learn about policies, resources, support and programs that impact UIC’s military affiliated community.