Northwestern is committed to serving the men and women that served their country. We hope this site will serve as a resource as you begin your education at Northwestern. You can find many resources on the University’s Student Financial Services (SFS) page at these links below:
In recognition of National Military Appreciation Month, Northwestern University will make contributions to a number of veterans organizations and institutions. As part of this commitment to veterans, Northwestern also will increase its financial support for the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides funding for military veterans to attend Northwestern, University officials announced today.
Northwestern will provide an additional $100,000 in funding for the program, which will enable more military veterans to enroll in Northwestern's programs.
Read the full Story 'Northwestern Increases Funding for Veterans Education' here.
The AmeriCorps will assist in building capacity for Northwestern University Veterans Association (NUVA) and help answer any questions regarding Veterans Affairs on and off campus. The VISTA will that they can to answer questions or direct student veterans to campus partners who may best assist students including assistance with financial aid, mental health resources, community resources, classroom aid, etc.
Please contact Jacquelyn Lopez , AmeriCorps VISTA for Veterans Services: jacquelyn.lopez@northwestern.edu
Students in approved programs at Northwestern University may use VA educational benefits as well as other federal, state and private aid programs toward the cost of their programs. Veterans can contact their program’s Office of Financial Aid for more information.
CAPS serves as the primary mental health service at Northwestern University with offices on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. CAPS provides a set of core services, including clinical services, educational workshops, and consultation with Northwestern Veterans. CAPS provides confidential counseling and supports our strong Veteran population at Northwestern. You can easily make an appointment on their site.