Financial Aid
Veteran Services
The Veterans Coordinator at Rend Lake College is the liaison between the college and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This coordinator helps student veterans submit applications for military benefits and other financial aid, and officially certifies their enrollment to ensure they get timely payments.
Hours
Fall & Spring Semester Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Closed at 4:00pm Monday - Thursday during Summer & Semester Breaks.
Closed Fridays during Summer & Semester Breaks.
Closed Weekends and Holidays.
Closed Fridays during Summer & Semester Breaks.
Closed Weekends and Holidays.
Veteran Scholarship
The RLC Veteran Tuition Scholarship is for all Veterans or Service Members who no longer qualify, never qualified or have already used up their entire Federal/Illinois State VA Education Benefits. The student must be a current Illinois resident, have an Honorable Military Discharge Under Honorable Conditions, must present a VA Form DD214 or a NGB22 and not be eligible for any VA Federal or State Education Benefits. The student must maintain a 2.0 GPA while using the Veteran Tuition Scholarship, must be degree or certificate seeking and must have a FAFSA on file.
The Veteran will apply for this scholarship with the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office may request additional information such as but not limited to proof of Veteran status, prior usage of VA Educational Benefits, Joint Services Transcript and current FAFSA.
The Veteran will apply for this scholarship with the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office may request additional information such as but not limited to proof of Veteran status, prior usage of VA Educational Benefits, Joint Services Transcript and current FAFSA.
Disability Services
Disability Access Services provides accommodations and services to students with documented disabilities who are currently enrolled at Rend Lake College. These accommodations and services are offered in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Important Information
Department of Veterans Affairs
Visit here for more information.
Toll-Free Number
1-888-GIBILL1 or 1-888-442-4551
Direct Deposit Set Up
Please call 1-877-838-2778.
Self-Certification
Please call 1-877-823-2378.
Central Region VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 66830
St. Louis, MO
63166-6830
1-888-442-4551
St. Louis, MO
63166-6830
1-888-442-4551
Department of Veterans Affairs/VRE Division
2122 W. Taylor Street Room 128
Chicago, Illinois
1-312-980-4458
Chicago, Illinois
1-312-980-4458
llinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) College Zone
Transfer Students/Prior Military Credits
The Rend Lake College Office of Student Records must receive sealed transcripts from any other college and/or military training.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy can request a transcript at https://jst.doded.mil/
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy can request a transcript at https://jst.doded.mil/
Air Force - Phone: 334-953-2794
Transfer Students/Prior Military Credits
The Rend Lake College Office of Student Records must receive sealed transcripts from any other college and/or military training.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy can request a transcript at https://jst.doded.mil/
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy can request a transcript at https://jst.doded.mil/
Air Force - Phone: 334-953-2794
