Federal and Regional Veteran Departments and Organizations

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/

Contact Us

We're here to support you navigate these processes. Reach out to us at:

Oakton Veterans Representatives

Alexis Alvarez
Veterans Certifying Official
847.635.1257
aalvarez@oakton.edu

Elizabeth Gilbert
Veterans Certifying Official
847.635.1712
egilbert@oakton.edu

Cecilia Gomez
Academic Advisor
847-376-7654
cgomez@oakton.edu

Brooke Roche
Veterans Academic Advisor
847.635.2626
broche@oakton.edu