This law offers benefits for veterans and (depending on circumstances) dependents and military spouses. Hazlewood Act benefits are good at any state-supported college for up to 150 credit hours of waived tuition. The program's features include: Waived tuition and fees for up to 150 credit hours of coursework.
A one time $100 bonus is payable to veterans who serve on or after September 11, 2001 and were residents of Illinois for 12 months immediately prior to entering service.
Illinois Military Spouse Residency Relief Act: A nonresident Spouse who has the same state of residence as a nonresident Service member, who is stationed in Illinois under military orders, is exempt from Illinois income taxes on wages earned in Illinois.
Meet one of the following two criteria: have served at least one year of federal active duty service in the Armed Forces of the United States, which may include the Illinois National Guard and the Reserve component of the Armed Forces, or.