Veterans Emergency Fund Application

The Veterans Emergency Fund provides temporary financial support to veteran students earning a degree or certificate. Funding is limited to unforeseen expenses and a maximum of two payments.

Eligibility Requirements

• Honorable discharge from military service.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for all coursework completed at Oakton.
• Registered for at least six credit hours in the current semester.

Award Amount: Maximum award is $300 per student per semester.

Application Process: Submit completed application to the veteran coordinator in Advising Services, Room 1860, Des Plaines. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; decisions are based on academic program, grade point average, nature of the financial emergency, and available funding as determined by the veteran coordinator and the Oakton Educational Foundation.

Student Information
Type or print.

All fields are required.

Name
Phone
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Oakton ID
Email Address

Assistance Requested (Check all that apply.)

  Child Care
  Medical Expense
  Utilities
  Food/Meals
  Natural Disaster
  Housing/Rent
  Transportation
  Other (specify)

Describe the unforeseen emergency and how these funds will help alleviate the hardship.
Describe your educational objective.
  Authorization: I certify that the information provided above is accurate and that I have an honorable discharge from the military. I hereby give Oakton permission to release information about my major, grade point average, enrollment status, financial aid status, and other Veterans Emergency Fund criteria, including my personal statement—if applicable—to those involved in the selection process.
  I understand that my personal statement, or a portion of the statement, may be used in Oakton promotional materials. I give the College permission to use my biographical information, personal statement, and/or photograph in promotional materials, media releases, and other College publications.