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Preference Points for Veteran Spouses and Parents
If you are the spouse or parent of a qualifying veteran, you may be eligible to receive Veterans Preference Points that will be applied to your State of Illinois application score. This applies to:
- The present spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability that prevents the veteran from qualifying for state government employment
- The surviving, non-remarried spouse of a veteran whose death was service-connected
- One parent of an unmarried veteran who suffered a service-connected death or a service-connected disability that prevents the veteran from qualifying for state government employment
Important: If the veteran has already claimed veterans status for state employment preference or is currently working for the State of Illinois, no additional points can be granted to the veteran’s spouse or parent.
What You Need to Submit
To claim spouse/parent veteran preference points, please provide all of the following:
- Certified DD214 and/or NGB22 - If you need a certified copy, please contact Springfield IDVA at 217-782-4652.
- Marriage license (verifying your marriage to the veteran)
- Death certificate (if claiming as a surviving spouse or parent of a deceased veteran)
- VA Award Letter (Benefit Verification Letter) - Must be dated within the last year. Must show the veteran is 100% service-connected disabled.
- Completed CMS255 Spouse or Parent Preference Application Form - Download, fill out, and return with your documents
- Completed Guide for Veteran Document Verification - Fill out one copy for yourself and one copy for your spouse’s/parent’s file
If you are the veteran’s next of kin, fiduciary, or executor, please complete the Release of Information Form.