Oakton is closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Oakton is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for Summer Hours from May 22 through July 31.
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
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)
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
Tracy Williams
Veterans Certifying Official
847.635.2623
twilliams@oakton.edu
Cecilia Gomez
Academic Advisor
847-376-7654
cgomez@oakton.edu
Brooke Roche
Veterans Academic Advisor
847.635.2626
broche@oakton.edu