Veteran Services
Dear Veteran,
Southeastern Illinois College is proud of our area veterans who served and soldiers currently serving. As we have the opportunity to serve you, we want to make your transition from military life to student life smooth. The Financial Aid Office maintains a Veteran's School Certifying Official, or SCO, to help eligible veterans and dependents of veterans use their educational benefits. Many veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program. We can help you determine which program you are eligible for and what program will benefit you more.
You have done your part, let us serve you.
Location
The Veterans’ Office is located within the Financial Aid Office on the lower floor of the Abell Administration Building (building E).
Office Hours
Fall and Spring office hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Appointments
Appointments are NOT required but can be arranged if necessary.
SIC Contact Information
Coordinator of Veterans’ Services
Phone: (618) 252-5400 (local) or 866-338-2742 (toll free), Extension 2450
Fax: (618) 252-3062
E-mail: veterans@sic.edu
Mail: Financial Aid Office
Southeastern Illinois College
3575 College Road
Harrisburg IL 62946
VA Contacts
Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Toll Free: (888) 442-4551
Direct Deposit Set Up: (877) 823-2378
Self-Certification: (877) 823-2378)
Central Region VA Regional Office
PO Box 66830
St. Louis, MO 63166-6830
Phone: (888) 442-5441
Department of VA/VRE Division
2122 W. Taylor Street, Room 128
Chicago, IL 60612
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
http://www.isac.org
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (800) 899-ISAC (4722)
VA Pending Payment Statement
Southeastern will not take any of the four following actions toward any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while their payment from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pending to the educational institution: prevent their enrollment; assess a late penalty fee; require they secure alternative or additional funding; deny access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fees. To qualify for this provision, the student must produce the VA’s Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class.
In accordance with federal mandates, Southeastern Illinois College prohibits providing or paying any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid to any persons, staff, entities, or contractors engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance. The College prohibits the use of high-pressure tactics to compel students to enroll at the College. (SIC Board Policy 6025)