Senator Burzynski Reminds Veterans' Children About University of Illinois Tuition Waiver

From the Office of State Senator Brad Burzynski

ROCHELLE, Ill. – State Senator Brad Burzynski (R-Rochelle) reminded students who are the children of veterans to apply for the University of Illinois' Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver.

This tuition waiver provides a free, four-year tuition waiver to any natural or adopted child of a veteran. Up to six waivers per Illinois county are awarded each year, one for each of the following conflicts for which the Veteran served: World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Conflict, Southeast Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Eligibility is limited to permanent residents from any of Illinois' 102 counties. Awards are limited to one per county and per conflict. The tuition waiver is good for any University of Illinois system school or degree program.

Burzynski encouraged children of veterans to act quickly; students need to apply before March 1, 2009. For further information go to Sen. Burzynski's website: www.burzynski.senategop.org or call the University of Illinois, Office of Student Financial Aid at 1-217-333-0100.