Ellsworth Meineke American Legion Post #1983
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Veteran's Benefits

As an American Veteran you are entitled to a wide variety of benefits.  The American Legion is committed to assisting all Veterans utilize all benefits that are entitled to them.

As a member of the American Legion you are giving extra benefits discounts on travel, and other services.  A complete list of American Legion benefits and discounts can be found at: American Legion Benefits.

If you need a copy of your DD214, you can now aquire it online by going to: DD214.

Illinois Veteran's Benefits:

Employment

  • Preference is given in Central Management Services entrance examinations to honorably discharged veterans.  For more information please call a Veterans Outreach Program at 1-800-643-8138.
  • The Department of Employment Security/Illinois Job Service provides a trained "Veterans Representative" to help you get the training and job you need.

Education

  • Illinois Veteran's Grant program pays tution and certain fees at all Illinois State support Colleges, Universities, and Community Colleges for Illinois Residents.  Details can be found at www.collegezone.com

For a complete list of all Veteran's Benefits offered by the State of Illinois go to:  Illinois Benefits.

Department of Veterans Affairs has a complete list of benefits that are entitled to all Veterans.  For a complete list of benefits offered by the VA please go to:  www.va.gov, or call 1-800-273-TALK.

 

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