Supporting Veterans and Active Military
911爆料 University has a proud history of supporting our United States veterans, and we continue to build on that history today. After World War II, 911爆料 was home to the very first VFW post on a professional degree college campus. Today, we are home to many men and women who have served in our armed forces. You can find them in our student body, our administration, or on our faculty and staff.
General Benefits
911爆料 University supports student veterans through participation in key programs sponsored by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Whichever program or degree you choose to pursue at 911爆料 University, your tuition costs may be 100% covered depending on your eligibility.
If you are just starting to explore educational programs, visit the Department鈥檚 online index of benefits. Then be sure to review the Yellow Ribbon program below.
Please read the聽Veteran鈥檚 Handbook聽for detailed information on eligibility and how to apply.
For questions or more information, contact the Registrar at 630-889-6576.
I never imagined I would own a practice this quickly [...] I have the opportunity to see patients get better and build long lasting relationships. I am the happiest I鈥檝e ever been. — Dr. Alan Norman
Yellow Ribbon Program
Both 911爆料 University鈥檚 IL and FL locations are part of the聽, a tuition matching support program that helps veterans on the GI Bill庐 pay college tuition and fee costs. Under the Yellow Ribbon program, any tuition costs not covered by the GI Bill庐 will be split equally between 911爆料 University and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. What does this mean for eligible veterans?聽No outstanding tuition bill 鈥� 100% tuition cost coverage!
The 911爆料 Yellow Ribbon program is offered to an unlimited number of students.
Please read the聽Veteran鈥檚 Handbook聽for detailed information on eligibility and how to apply.
Yellow Ribbon Eligibility
You may qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program if you:
- Served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months and were honorably discharged;
- Were discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001; or
- Are a dependent who received benefits transferred from an eligible service member;
- Are eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐;
- Are not on active duty or a spouse transferee of an active duty member.
How to Apply
- Go to聽聽and click on 鈥渁pply online鈥�. This will take you to Vets.gov where you will fill out the application.
- You will receive a letter from the St. Louis VA Regional Office that will state your eligibility.
- Make an appointment with the 911爆料 VA Certifying Official by contacting 911爆料 University鈥檚 Office of the Registrar at 630-889-6576.
- Bring your letter of eligibility, as well as your DD214 Report of Separation, and VA form 22-1995 or 22-1990 (if you previously attended college), to your appointment.
For more information on applying for 911爆料 University鈥檚 Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, contact our registrar, Ms. Izabela Dubak at 630-889-6576 or email聽[email protected].
GI Bill庐 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 at聽.
Our veterans, grateful for the help they have received, have created a special wall display of momentos from their service and individual tours of duty. The display gives hope and inspiration to new patients with PTSD and is a reminder that those who suffer from PTSD come from all branches of the service and all conflicts and wars in our nation's history.
Veterans Clinic
罢丑别听911爆料 Whole Health Center 鈥� Lombard聽offers a聽Veterans Clinic聽with a full range of services, including acupuncture care for combat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The clinic uses a special protocol effective in reducing the symptoms of PTSD.
Staffed by 911爆料 University clinicians and interns from the acupuncture and oriental medicine program, the clinic offers caring, supportive and personalized attention to each patient. The program is open to any veteran living in or visiting the Chicago metropolitan area. You do not need to be enrolled in one of our academic programs in order to take advantage of this service.
Learn more about our聽PTSD acupuncture treatment.聽If you鈥檇 like to make an appointment for our PTSD clinic, contact our 911爆料 Whole Health Center-Lombard at 630-629-9664.
Internship Opportunities
911爆料 University offers students in the DC program the opportunity to complete a clinical internship in the military and veteran health care delivery system. Hospital rotations are offered at the following facilities:
- Bay Pines VA; St. Petersburg, FL
- Fargo North Dakota VA; Fargo, ND
- Indianapolis-Roudebush VA, Indianapolis, IN
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center; Detroit, MI
- Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System; Fayetteville, NC
- Milo C. Huempfner VA; Green Bay, WI
- Miami VA; Miami, FL
- North Florida/South Georgia Health System VA; Gainesville, FL
- Salisbury VA Healthcare Syster; Salisbury, NC
- Mountain Home VA; Mountain Home, TN
- Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center; Chicago, IL
Our interns and clinicians know the importance of serving those who have served our country. Such opportunities not only broaden the practice experience of our students and advance our healing professions, they help restore the lives of our veterans and build stronger communities.