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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $3,564
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✗NO
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✗NO

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago is a 4 Year, Public university located at 1200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL. Students at University of Illinois at Chicago can enroll in bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

University of Illinois at Chicago Military & Veteran Support Programs

University of Illinois at Chicago offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • University of Illinois at Chicago has GI Bill®-approved programs
  • University of Illinois at Chicago is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • University of Illinois at Chicago is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • University of Illinois at Chicago offers  credit for military
  • University of Illinois at Chicago awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • University of Illinois at Chicago does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is University of Illinois at Chicago a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, University of Illinois at Chicago is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is University of Illinois at Chicago a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, University of Illinois at Chicago is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as [common school name] is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, University of Illinois at Chicago does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, University of Illinois at Chicago does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are University of Illinois at Chicago's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

University of Illinois at Chicago has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are University of Illinois at Chicago's online tuition rates for active military?

University of Illinois at Chicago has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago offer online degree programs?

No, University of Illinois at Chicago does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is University of Illinois at Chicago approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, University of Illinois at Chicago is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 14,338
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 14,338
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $3,564
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    ✓YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    ✓YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    ✗NO
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    ✓YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    ✗NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    ✓YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    ✓YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✗NO
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✗NO
  • Scholarships for Military
    ✗NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    ✗NO
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $14,338
    In State
    $29,360
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $13,447
    In State
    $22,306
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,400
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 400
Student Population
  • Student Count
    21,311
    Undergraduate
    11,251
    Graduate
    569
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    47.0%
    Population
  • Female
    53.0%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Urban
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    595
    SAT Math
    525
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    25
    ACT
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