State Approving Agency G.I. Bill® The State Approving Agency (SAA) approves college and non-college degree programs, vocational flight training, apprenticeships and other on-the-j
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (veterans.illinois.gov), checked Aug 28, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Approval of college and non-college degree programsServes veterans and other eligible persons so federal educational assistance benefits may be paid.
- Approval of vocational flight trainingServes veterans and other eligible persons so federal educational assistance benefits may be paid.
- Approval of apprenticeships and other on-the-job trainingServes veterans and other eligible persons so federal educational assistance benefits may be paid.
- Compliance surveys at institutions and training establishmentsServes eligible veterans and their dependents attending institutions and training establishments.
Eligibility
The State Approving Agency (SAA) approves college and non-college degree programs, vocational flight training, apprenticeships and other on-the-job training so that federal educational assistance benefits may be paid to veterans and other eligible persons under the several programs administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition to approvals, the SAA assists the US Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting compliance surveys at institutions and training establishments where eligible veterans and their dependents are attending.
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Source: Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, the official Illinois state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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