Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.illinois.gov), checked Aug 28, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- National Resource DirectoryIt connects servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.
- Benefits & CompensationVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
- Education & TrainingVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
- EmploymentVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
- Family & Caregiver SupportVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
- HealthVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
- Homeless AssistanceVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
- HousingVisitors can find information on this topic through the NRD for servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Eligibility
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a website that connects servicemembers, veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.
How to reach them
- Call the VA Education (GI Bill) Hotline at 1-888-442-4551Questions about GI Bill and VA education benefits.
- Serves all of Illinois
Next step
See every Illinois program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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