Veteran Student Resources
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law thanks our veterans for their service and sacrifice for our country. Our veteran faculty, students, staff, and alumni make important contributions to the Law School community, and we hope that these resources will answer questions about how best to navigate law school, Northwestern, and civilian life.
Northwestern University Resources
- The Northwestern Pritzker Law Veterans Law Association (VLA) attempts to address the unique legal issues that veterans currently face. In addition, VLA is committed to the professional development of its members by connecting with veterans throughout the academic and business communities, building camaraderie, and assisting veteran applicants to learn more about Northwestern Pritzker Law. Contact VLA at northwesternlawvets@gmail.com.
- The Northwestern University Veterans Association provides veterans access to resources, support, and advocacy to succeed in higher education, to achieve their academic goals, and to gain meaningful employment following graduation.
- Northwestern Chicago Financial Aid: Veteran Resources
- Northwestern Chicago Financial Aid: Using Your VA Benefits
- Tuition and Financial Aid: Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans
- Northwestern Student Financial Services: VA Benefits
Local Resources
- The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs provides links to support services, mental health resources, legal assistance, housing, employment, and education support in the City of Chicago
- The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs has information on state benefits, programs, connecting with Veteran Service Officers who can further guide veterans on federal, state, and local veteran resources, and other special features and programs.
- The Chicago Transit Authority offers free Military Service Passes to active U.S. Military personnel and qualifying disabled veterans.
- Chicago Veterans offers resources for transitioning to civilian life, employment resources, and networking opportunities
- The Cook County Clerk’s Office and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs jointly administer the Military and Veterans Discount Program, which offers active-duty members of the military and veterans discounts for purchases and retail services
- The Office of the Illinois Attorney General identifies Military & Veterans Rights on its website.
- The Regional Transportation Authority operates a Military Service Fare Program for qualifying military personnel that provides free or reduced fare rides on fixed-route service by the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace Suburban Bus.
- USO of Illinois manages a USO Tickets Program offering free tickets for events across Illinois for military service members and their families.
- The Department of Illinois’ Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) offers Veteran Benefits & Assistance.