Resources and Services
Military and Veteran Services connects you with people and resources across campus and beyond. From academic support and counseling to VA benefits and community, explore the services that can help you succeed at NIU.
Military Student Advocacy
Military and Veteran Services is available to make referrals to campus resources, the DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission and other veterans services offices throughout Illinois. We also assist military students in processing forms, understanding procedural requirements and certifying enrollment for federal and state benefits.
In addition, military students can seek assistance from NIU’s Office of the Ombudsperson.
NIU Veterans Association
The NIU Veterans Association supports the advancement of student veterans, their rights and their benefits through an environment of camaraderie, social activity and service to the community.
Air Force ROTC
Northern Illinois University has a crosstown agreement with University of Chicago, Det 195. Learn about Air Force ROTC classes through this agreement.
On-Campus Resources
NIU’s Student Life website is your comprehensive guide to services and support across campus. The resources below are the ones we highlight most often for military-connected students.
Career and Employment
- Career Services
- Military Science Army ROTC
- Student Employment at NIU
- Search for off-campus opportunities using Huskies Get Hired
VA Work Study Eligibility Requirements
- Must be currently using federal military benefits
- Must be in good academic standing with NIU
- Must have a minimum of 12 months remaining in federal benefits
- Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
If you would like to apply or have additional questions, please stop by Military and Veteran Services in room 160 of the Peters Campus Life Building.
Health and Wellness
Food Pantry
Legal Services
Students’ Legal Assistance provides answers and support to:
- Individual students who are called into active service
- Students who are roommates of those called into active military service and living in off-campus housing
Off-Campus Resources
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at va.gov is the authoritative source for federal benefits, health care and crisis support. The resources below include VA services along with local and community options for military-connected students.
Counseling Resources
VA Health Care for Eligible Combat Veterans
- Provides health care to combat veterans of OEF/OIF/OND for 10 years following the date of separation or date of discharge from active duty or, for reservists and National Guard, from date of discharge for the veteran’s most recent period of active federal service.
- Provides cost-free health care and medications in most situations.
Local VA Facilities
- Aurora VA Clinic, North Aurora
- Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines
- Rockford VA Clinic
Contact Us
Military and Veteran ServicesPeters Campus Life Building 160
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-0691
815-753-0943 (fax)
mss@niu.edu
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Throughout the academic year