Kirkwood welcomes people of all backgrounds and provides English language learner resources including an ESL program (free to community members), college-level ELA classes for credit and access to many resources.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn academic and workforce-based language skills for free, no tuition cost for this non-college credit education. Classes cover all skills, enroll in one class at a time. Four days per week, 90-minute classes, for seven weeks that start in July, September, October, January, and March.
English Language Acquisition (ELA)
Learn academic English for college use while earning elective college credit. Regular tuition costs (limited financial assistance available), the classes focus on one skill, enroll in multiple classes at a time. Classes available five days per week, 16-week classes start in August and January; summer classes start in May and July.
5264 Council Street NE, Suite 700, Cedar Rapids
Student Health Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 8 – 11 a.m.
Call 319-558-0342 to speak with a nurse and schedule an appointment. Kirkwood covers the cost of the initial nurse visit.
Community Health Free Clinic
947 14th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
Distance from Kirkwood: 4.9 miles
His Hands Free Medical Clinic
400 12th St. SE, Cedar Rapids
Distance from Kirkwood: 5.7 miles
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
2440 Towncrest Dr., Iowa City
Distance from Kirkwood: 10.5 miles
File for unemployment benefits
Community Crisis Service and Food Bank
Diaper Bank
International Organizations in Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Services (apply for Medicaid benefits or check eligibility)
Low income legal assistance.
Wrap-around support services for refugee and immigrant clients.
Links and resources available in Iowa City
Domestic violence and sexual assault victim services organization for African immigrants.
Crisis and emergency, health, food, and housing resources.
(includes chat feature in your native language)
The TRIO program provides opportunities for academic support, social engagement, and cultural activities for non-native English speakers, ELA students, or students who speak a language other than English at home.