Department of Veterans Affairs toll-free numbers
Main: 1.888.GI Bill 1 (1.888.442.4551)
Direct Deposit (setup): 1.877.838.2778
Self-Certification: 1.877.823.2378
https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Central Region VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 32432
St. Louis, MO 63132-0832
Department of Veterans Affairs/VRE Division
2122 W. Taylor Street
Room 128
Chicago, Illinois 60612
312.980.4458
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
1755 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
800.899.ISAC (4722)
https://www.isac.org/
We're here to support you navigate these processes. Reach out to us at veteranbenefits@oakton.edu.
School Certifying Officials:
Alexis Alvarez
Financial Assistance Advisor and Analyst
847.635.1257
aalvarez@oakton.edu
Elizabeth Gilbert
Manager of Student Financial Assistance
847.635.1712
egilbert@oakton.edu
Academic Advisors:
Cecilia Gomez
Senior Academic Advisor
847.376.7654
cgomez@oakton.edu
Brooke Roche
Senior Academic Advisor
847.635.2626
broche@oakton.edu
Admission Specialist:
Alejandra Gutierrez Magana
Admission Specialist
847.635.1913
agutierrez@oakton.edu