Grant Undergraduate

Educational Opportunities for Children

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

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Avg. Amount Awarded
No
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Description

Financial aid is provided annually to each child between the ages of 10 and 18 years of a veteran who died or became totally disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces during World War I, or II, the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts (beginning February 1, 1955), the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until such individuals are no longer eligible for induction under the Universal Military Training and Service Act. The Payee must submit both Part I and Part II of this application at the same time to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Amount Details

$250
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 10 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 18 years old
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Illinois
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above

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Contact Mr. Dan Wellman
Administrator
idva.media@illinois.gov
Tel: 217-782-7838 Address 833 South Spring Street
PO Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432