National Financial Literacy Month Celebration

VA is bringing the National Financial Literacy Month Celebration to Chicago, IL on April 14, 2026.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host an in-person Outreach event titled Financial Literacy Month Celebration in Chicago, Illinois. This event is for Veterans, service members, and their families.

Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Time: 0830 – 1500 CDT (schedule of events below)

Location: The Study Hotel at University of Chicago 1227 E. 60th St. Chicago, IL 60637

No DOD ID is required, and parking is FREE! Keep scrolling for more details and the opportunity to register for the event.

IMPORTANT:

This event is separate and unique from the Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair being held on April 13th. The Financial Literacy Month Celebration on April 14th WILL NOT INCLUDE A CLAIMS CLINIC. If you are interested in making an appointment for the Claims Clinic on the 13th, please click here.

VA Serves the Entire Community

ALL ARE WELCOME

VA is committed to fulfilling President Lincoln’s promise to those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. As such, our events are open to the entire military community- Veterans and transitioning Service members, their spouses, family members, caregivers, and survivors.

**No DOD ID is required for participation.**

National Financial Literacy Month Celebration

WHAT IS THIS EVENT?

VA’s National Financial Literacy Month Celebration is a FREE event

aimed at helping the Veteran community take charge of their post military journey and find financial success. The event provides:

·         Financial Literacy Workshops/presentations

·         Information about Financial benefits and

resources

·         …and more.

Increase Your Financial Literacy From Anywhere

oNLINE fINANCIAL wORKSHOPS

All classes are offered at Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET and 3:00 – 4 p.m. ET

April 1^st –  Financial Wellness Bootcamp (1 of 3)

April 8^th–  Financial Wellness Bootcamp (2 of 3)

April 15^th– Financial Wellness Bootcamp (3 of 3)

April 22^nd–  Is Your Financial House In Order?

April 29^th– Roadmap To Retirement

REGISTER NOW

This event is separate and unique from the Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair being held on April 13th. The Financial Literacy Month Celebration on April 14th WILL NOT INCLUDE A CLAIMS CLINIC. If you are interested in making an appointment for the Claims Clinic on the 13th, please click here.