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Veterans/Military at Kalamazoo Valley

Thank You For Your Service

Kalamazoo Valley welcomes all men and women who have served in the Armed Forces! Whether you are a discharged veteran, still serving on active duty, in the Reserves, the Guard, or a family member of someone who served, Kalamazoo Valley is committed to supporting and encouraging your success. The Veteran Services Office can assist you with access to resources at the college and in the community. Let us help make your transition back to school successful! For more information, contact: .

Charles Heidelberg, Veteran Services Coordinator/Public Service Advisor
Provide on-going communication and mentoring with students for accountability, engagement, and connection to college resources and support services. Develop, facilitate, and participate in educational and social events. Develop and implement veteran specific outreach programs to enroll, retain, and assist veterans with their transition from military to civilian life in the educational setting through activities and events such as orientation, open houses, and faculty and staff training.

Jessica Lutz, Financial Aid Advisor
Service members will be given access to a Kalamazoo Valley financial aid advisor who will assist students and families through all financial aid processes. They will make available appropriate loan counseling before offering, recommending, arranging, signing-up, dispersing, or enrolling Service members for private student loans. To make an appointment, service members can contact the Financial Aid Office at 269.488.4340 or email .
Advise students and parents in all aspects of the financial aid process. Package financial aid funds in a compliant manner, and communicate to students and parents as needed. Administer the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefit programs including compliance, processing and reporting.

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Serve as a point of contact to schools, companies, agencies including the Department of Defense, students, and internal departments regarding accounts receivable responsibilities, including billing questions, invoicing processes, and other inquiries.

Advising and Counseling
Service members will have access to a point of contact who will provide support and guidance with academic planning, career planning and program success. To make an appointment, service members can contact the Student Success Office at 269.488.4311 or email .

For a full list of current staff serving these roles, click here.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.