Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)
Tuition and mandatory fees at all Illinois public colleges and universities for up to 120 credit hours.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against isac.org
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Illinois
- Who it's for
- Veterans, National Guard, Reservists
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Up to 120 credit hours tuition-free
- Where it applies
- Illinois
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)?
Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) is a Illinois education & training benefit for veterans, national guard, reservists. Tuition and mandatory fees at all Illinois public colleges and universities for up to 120 credit hours. The listed value is Up to 120 credit hours tuition-free.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- National Guard
- Reservists
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Illinois residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Illinois resident within 6 months before entering active duty (or a student at an Illinois public 2/4-year college at time of entry) and returned to Illinois within 6 months of discharge, OR an Illinois resident for at least 15 consecutive years after leaving active duty; served at least 1 year of federal active duty (may include ILNG/Reserve federal active duty); honorable discharge.
What Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) covers
Covers
Tuition and mandatory fees at all Illinois public colleges, universities, and community colleges. Up to 120 eligibility units (roughly equivalent to 4 years full-time).
How to apply for Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)
How to apply
Apply through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Provide DD-214 and proof of Illinois residency.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- isac.org
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)
Who qualifies for Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)?
Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) is for Veterans, National Guard, Reservists; available to any veteran; illinois residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) worth?
The listed value is Up to 120 credit hours tuition-free. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Illinois Education & Training
- Illinois National Guard GrantUp to 120 credit hours tuition-freeTuition and fees at Illinois public colleges for current Illinois National Guard members.
- Illinois Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents ScholarshipUp to 4 years tuition-freeTuition and fees at Illinois public colleges for dependents of veterans who are POW, MIA, deceased, or 100% disabled.