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Veteran Students

The University of Chicago is approved by the Illinois Office of Veterans Education and Training for the administration of VA Education benefits to those eligible. Veteran Administration Benefits may be available to qualifying students enrolled in approved programs. Eligible Veterans, their spouses, and children, may qualify to participate in the Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB)— Chapter 30, Post-9/11 GI Bill®—Chapter 33, Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)—Chapter 35, Montgomery GI Bill®—Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)—Chapter 1606, or Reserves Educational Assistance Program (REAP)—Chapter 1607. Our Financial Aid staff is trained to assist students through the process of applying to secure potential benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

*The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense are the determining bodies of benefit eligibility

The University of Chicago is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. The program allows approved institutions of higher learning and the VA to partially or fully fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the established thresholds under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Only Veterans (or dependents under Transfer of Entitlement) at the 100% benefit level qualify to utilize the program. To find out more about the Yellow Ribbon Program, please visit  https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

For instructions on the veteran’s benefit application process at UChicago, please visit https://registrar.uchicago.edu/records/veterans-resources/

Financial Aid Forms required for veteran students:

  • UChicago Financial Aid Worksheet completed via the applicant’s UChicago Account (please note, UChicago does not accept the CSS Profile or documents submitted through IDOC)

  • Student (and Spouse, if applicable) 2023 Federal Tax Return (including all schedules) and W-2 forms

  • Student's (and Spouse, if applicable) 2023 Federal Business tax returns (if applicable) including all schedules. These are required regardless of percentage ownership that parents hold in the business.

  • 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (School code 001774)

    • The U.S. Department of Education anticipates the 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available to all applicants on December 1st, 2024.