Eligible Programs

Aurora University welcomes veteran students eligible for the following benefits:

Ch. 30 – Montgomery GI Bill®

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment is made monthly to the student
• Must submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Financial Aid
• Must verify your enrollment with the VA on the last day of each month in order to receive your benefits. This can be done by calling (877) 823-2378 or online via VA-WAVE.

Ch. 31 –Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment for tuition and books (if purchased at the AU bookstore) is made to the school
  • Tuition and fees are reported to the VA less any tuition-only financial aid
• Payment for living expenses and books not purchased at the AU bookstore are made to the student
• Must submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Financial Aid
• Vocational Rehab counselor must send VA Form 28-1905 prior to each semesters enrollment certification

Ch. 32 – Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment is made monthly to the student
• Must submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Financial Aid

Ch. 33 – Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment for tuition is made to the school
  • Payments are capped each academic year. Check here for the annual cap.
  • Tuition and fees are reported to the VA less any tuition-only financial aid
  • Only students who are covered 100% under the Post 9/11 benefits and exceed the annual cap qualify for Yellow Ribbon. Eligibility will be evaluated by the certifying official when enrollment certifications are sent to the VA.
• Payment for books and living expenses is made to the student
• Must submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Financial Aid
• If the student will utilize benefits that have been transferred to him/her, a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility from the VA must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid

Ch. 35 – Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance Program (DEA)

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment is made monthly to the student
• Must submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA to the Office of Financial Aid

1606 – Reservist/National Guard

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment is made monthly to the student
• Must submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Financial Aid
• Must verify your enrollment with the VA on the last day of each month in order to receive your benefits. This can be done by calling (877) 823-2378 or online via VA-WAVE.

1607 – Reserve Educations Assistance Program (REAP)

• Eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
• Payment is made monthly to the student
• Must submit a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Financial Aid

Please note: Because Aurora University is a private institution, students attending do not qualify for the Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) or the Illinois National Guard Grant (ING).