Veteran and Military Center
Auditorium 280
ovs@roosevelt.edu
312-341-2282
Mon-Thurs, 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Office of Veteran Services is the central point of contact for all veterans, military service members and dependents using VA education benefits. We offer information about available, appropriate academic counseling, financial aid counseling and student support services at Roosevelt University. Consider us your base: dedicated to serving you on and off campus, before and after graduation.
Roosevelt recognizes the remarkable contributions made by members of our armed services and the challenges associated with transitioning into a civilian setting. Our student resources reflect this, with support from faculty and staff members who honor the needs of veteran services. Veterans are encouraged and welcome to take advantage of the many resources the University offers:
Section 103 of Public Law (PL) 115-407, ‘Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018', amends Title 38 US Code 3679 by adding a new subsection (e) that requires disapproval of courses of education, beginning August 1, 2019, at any educational institution that does not have a policy in place that will allow an individual to attend or participate in a course of education, pending VA payment, providing the individual submits a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Roosevelt University adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA. Roosevelt will not:
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
Our Veteran Resource Center, as well as other University offices, are committed to assisting you in utilizing and navigating the benefits you deserve as a veteran. These include:
Roosevelt University complies with all requirements of the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. With the guidelines for use of Military Tuition Assistance (TA) managed by each individual military service branch, students wishing to use Military TA should contact their military unit first to determine both eligibility and availability of Military TA funds. Once approved by your unit, contact the Office of Veterans Services (OVS) for assistance in submitting the proper documents to the university.
Per DoD TA requirements, Military TA must be requested and approved prior to the start date of the each term. Service members can register for classes prior to securing Military TA but they will be solely responsible for all tuition costs until approval is obtained from their military service branch and the proper documents are submitted to the university. Only courses listed in the service member’s evaluated education plan will be approved for Military TA.
Additional information on Military TA can be found by visiting a specific Military Service education portal:
Air Force:
If this is your first time setting up tuition assistance, or if you have relocated to a new base, you may need additional documents to complete the military TA process. Please contact your direct Supervisor or your base education office for more information. Additional information can be found on the Air Force Reserve website or the Air Force Education Services Programs website.
Air National Guard:
Please visit the Air National Guard website to review your federal entitlements. Furthermore, you may also be eligible to receive additional state education entitlements if you reside within a participating state. If you have additional questions, please contact your local ANG education office.
Army, Army Reserve and National Guard:
To ensure your Military TA voucher is accurate, you must obtain correct course information from your military admissions advisor. For more information about the automated TA process, visit goarmy.com. To learn more about your Tuition Assistance "Top-Up" benefits, visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Coast Guard:
Please contact your Education Service Officer for guidance on applying for TA.
Marines and Marine Corps Reserve:
First-time students must complete a TA Orientation Class PRIOR to using TA. Marines at remote sites (non-Marine Corps installations) may access the course by visiting usmc-mccs.org. All others: please proceed to your local base Lifelong Learning or Education Office.
Navy and Navy Reserve:
If this is your first time setting up tuition assistance, or if you have relocated to a new base, you may need additional educational counseling from your Navy College Office in person, by phone or via email. Please contact your direct Supervisor or Navy College Office for more information.
Military TA can be used concurrently with both financial aid and VA education benefits if eligibility exists. Per DoD rules, Military TA cannot be used with the Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve Program (CH1606) or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (CH1607). Students should submit their FAFSA to be considered for financial aid and discuss eligibility for VA education benefits with the OVS.
For more detailed information regarding the federal resources available to our veterans, visit the United States Department of Veteran Affairs online.
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 at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.