Military Benefits Request

This worksheet must be completed every semester if benefits are desired.

Fields with an asterisk must be completed.

(for students receiving benefits at their primary institution)

I understand I am not eligible for housing benefits (Post 9/11 GI Bill) if I'm enrolled in less than 7 credit hours.

Note: If selected no please submit a paper copy of your DD214 (Member 1 and 4) and/or the letter of eligibility issued by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for Illinois Veteran's Grant (IVG) or Illinois National Grant (ING) educational benefits to the Enrollment Center.

Note: If selected 'yes' please submit your academic transcript(s) to Oakton's Enrollment Center and officially request an evaluation once the transcript has been submitted. An Evaluation of Credit Request forms is available at http://www.oakton.edu/studentservices/records/. Transfer credit evaluation is required to receive military benefits.

Important information for students applying for military educational benefits:

• Classes not applicable toward a student's intended degree/major will not be certified for approval by the Veterans Administration.
• GI Bill recipients must meet the College’s Academic Standards. Information is available at: http://www.oakton.edu/studentservices/advising/advising/soap.php
• Illinois Veterans Grant and Illinois National Guard recipients must meet the Academic Standards for Financial Aid Recipients. Information is available at: http://www.oakton.edu/admission/costs_financial_aid/awarding_guidelines/academic_progress/index.php
• Illinois Veterans Grant and Illinois National Guard will not pay for costs such as class fees or lab fees. Please expect to pay for charges above and beyond tuition, registration fee, and activity fees.

*Certification

Submission of this worksheet indicates that I would like to use my educational benefits for the semester indicated.