National University has a proud history of supporting our United
States veterans, and we continue to build on that history today.
After World War II, National was home to the very first VFW post on
a professional degree college campus. Today, we are home to many
men and women who have served in our armed forces. You can find
them in our student body, our administration, or on our faculty and
staff.
General Benefits
National University supports student veterans through
participation in key programs sponsored by the Department of
Veteran Affairs. Whichever program or degree you choose to pursue
at National University, your tuition costs may be 100% covered
depending on your eligibility.
If you are just starting to explore educational programs, visit
the Department's online index of benefits. Then be sure to
review the Yellow Ribbon program on the next tab.
Please read the Veteran's Handbook for detailed
information on eligibility and how to apply.
For questions or more information, contact the Registrar at
630-889-6576.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Both National University's IL and FL locations are part of the
Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program, a
tuition matching support program that helps veterans on the GI Bill
pay college tuition and fee costs. Under the Yellow Ribbon program,
any tuition costs not covered by the GI Bill will be split equally
between National University and the U.S. Department of Veteran
Affairs. What does this mean for eligible
veterans? No outstanding tuition bill -- 100%
tuition cost coverage!
The NUHS Yellow Ribbon program is offered to an unlimited number
of students.
Please read the Veteran's Handbook for detailed
information on eligibility and how to apply.
Yellow Ribbon Eligibility
You may qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program if you:
- Served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10,
2001, of at least 36 months and were honorably discharged;
- Were discharged from active duty for a service-connected
disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
or
- Are a dependent who received benefits transferred from an
eligible service member;
- Are eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11
GI Bill;
- Are not on active duty or a spouse transferee of an active duty
member.
How to Apply
- Go to www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp and click
on "apply online". This will take you to Vets.gov where you will
fill out the application.
- You will receive a letter from the St. Louis VA Regional Office
that will state your eligibility.
- Make an appointment with the NUHS VA Certifying Official by
contacting National University's Office of the Registrar at
630-889-6576.
- Bring your letter of eligibility, as well as your DD214 Report
of Separation, and VA form 22-1995 or 22-1990 (if you previously
attended college), to your appointment.
For more information on applying for National University's
Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, contact our registrar, Ms. Izabela
Dubak at 630-889-6576 or email idubak@nuhs.edu.
Veterans Clinic
The NUHS Whole
Health Center - Lombard offers a Veterans Clinic with a full range of
services, including acupuncture care for combat veterans with
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The clinic uses a special
protocol effective in reducing the symptoms of PTSD.
Staffed by National University clinicians and interns from the
acupuncture and oriental medicine program, the clinic offers
caring, supportive and personalized attention to each patient. The
program is open to any veteran living in or visiting the Chicago
metropolitan area. You do not need to be enrolled in one of our
academic programs in order to take advantage of this service.
Learn more about our PTSD acupuncture
treatment. If you'd like to make an appointment for our
PTSD clinic, contact our NUHS Whole Health Center-Lombard at
630-629-9664.
Internship Opportunities
National University offers students in the DC program the
opportunity to complete a clinical internship in the military and
veteran health care delivery system. Hospital rotations are offered
at the following facilities:
In addition, our clinic interns often participate in outreach
events to veterans in the community, such as the Illinois
Warrior Summit.
Our interns and clinicians know the importance of serving those
who have served our country. Such opportunities not only
broaden the practice experience of our students and advance our
healing professions, they help restore the lives of our veterans
and build stronger communities.
