Kirkwood Community College is proud to support and serve veterans, military members, and their families in pursuit of a quality education.
We'll help you understand your benefits, provide resources for questions about financial aid, and more. Our Veteran Services team is ready with the tools you need to succeed in your Kirkwood education.
Note: If you intend to use your VA GI Bill benefits, then it is essential for you to contact the Veteran Services Office and consult with a School Certifying Official to initiate the process.
If you are planning on using TA (Tuition Assistance) benefits you will need to contact Camp Dodge Education Office at educationia@ng.army.mil or (515) 252-4468 for approval prior to enrollment. The institution's SCO cannot approve TA funds for a Service member.
We can help make college more affordable! Kirkwood awards over $3 million in scholarships every year, and we have a large number of scholarships especially for US Military veterans.
Get the benefits you've earned! Our on-campus VA representative can help you with paperwork, finding out what you may qualify for, and more!
Veterans Center Linn County Veterans Affairs Johnson County Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center |
Regional Processing Office (St. Louis) VA Direct Deposit Cedar Rapids CBOC United Way Iowa Workforce Development Tuition Assistance (TA) DECIDE |
If you're a veteran looking to go to college, start here! We will work with you on your government funding and help navigate our systems as well.
Reach out to our veteran services coordinator Ramona Taylor; walk-ins and appointments accepted!
Ramona Taylor
Veteran Services Coordinator/School Certifying Official
Cedar Rapids Campus
2026B, 2nd floor Iowa Hall
319-398-4962 or 1-800-332-2055, ext. 4962
veterans@kirkwood.edu
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mailing Address
Kirkwood Community College
c/o Ramona Taylor
6301 Kirkwood Blvd.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404