Veterans Resource Center


The Mission of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is to enhance the success of student Veterans and their dependents by providing assistance and guidance in achieving their educational objectives. Additionally the Veterans Resource Center serves to foster a welcoming campus culture for student veterans and ensure that the men and women who serve our county have access to a quality education in a supportive environment.

JJC is proud to serve student veterans and their dependents through various services, including applications for the GI Bill®, and securing benefits from state and federal aid programs. Stop by the Veterans Resource Center at Main Campus, or email VeteransBenefits@jjc.edu 

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Submission of a Veterans Benefit Request Form is required each semester you intend to utilize benefits.

Veterans Benefit Request Form    

Please submit all required documentation to the Veterans Resource Center by utilizing the online secure document upload within the JJC Portal. 

Veterans Secure Document Upload

Getting Started - Joliet Junior College

Enrolling at JJC and applying for Military Education Benefits may be completed simultaneously.

Getting Started - Military Education Benefits

Find out how to apply for your Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Illinois military education benefits.

JJC Documentation

To be eligible to utilize your educational benefits please review and submit the appropriate documentation.

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