Current Student Checklist

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 Web site.

Maintaining your educational benefits is easy at NIU.

Every Month

  • Once your Enrollment Certification Request has been processed by Military and Veteran Services, you must verify your attendance each month you are enrolled in school. This will trigger your monthly payment. You can verify by phone at 877-823-2378 or online at the VA WAVE (Chapters 31, 33 and 35 students are exempt).

Every Semester

  • Fill out an Enrollment Certification Request after you have registered for classes . If your enrollment changes after you submit the Enrollment Certification Request, you must notify Military and Veteran Services.

Every Year

  • Re-Apply for Financial Aid.
  • If you are using the Illinois National Guard Grant, that also requires an annual application.

When Changing Your Major or Program of Study

Resources

Contact Us

Military and Veteran Services
Peters Campus Life Building 160
DeKalb, IL 60115

815-753-0691
815-753-0943 (fax)
mss@niu.edu

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