Applying as a Veteran

If you are not a Veteran, please return to the main application page and start over.

your commitment

Before completing the form below, please take a moment to ensure you can commit to:

  1. Virtually attending all three Saturday classes held between 9 AM & 5 PM Central Time (Chicago, IL)

  2. Participating in team meetings during the week between every Saturday. They typically last 1 to 2 hours.

  3. Being an active participant in a team project, must have a speaking role in the final presentation

STEP 1

Before completing the form below, please get a copy of your DD214 and redact/black out any sensitive information like social security number and date of birth. You will attach a .pdf or other image of this document in the form below. It is used to verify your eligibility for our program.

If you do not have a copy of your DD214 or do not wish to send it through this form, please take a moment to schedule a 5 to 10 minute appointment with our course administrator. You must provide visual proof such as a retirement, or VA issued ID Card, or driver’s license. showing you are a Veteran. Use this link to our Calendly page to schedule your appointment. It will open in a new tab. After you are finished, return to this tab and complete the remainder of the form.

https://calendly.com/blackdiamondcharities/eligibility-verification

STEP 2

Take some time and care when you complete the two essays requested below. They carry significant weight during review by the BDC Admissions Committee.

PLEASE ENSURE EVERYTHING IS ACCURATE BEFORE CLICKING ON THE SUBMIT BUTTON. THERE IS NO OPTION TO MAKE CHANGES AFTER SUBMISSION.