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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, Director of Recruitment & Outreach
Charles provides ongoing communication and mentoring with students for accountability, engagement, and connection to college resources and support services. He also works to develop, coordinate, facilitate, and connect students to educational and veteran-related events. In addition, Charles helps coordinate a strong VA presence on campus to support transitioning military personnel and can answer questions related to VA education and health benefits, ensuring that veterans and service members have seamless access to the guidance and resources they need during their transition to academic life. To schedule an appointment with Charles, please call our Student Development Services front desk at (269) 488-4040.

Jessica Lutz, Financial Aid Advisor
Service members will be able to work with Jessica Lutz, who is specifically designated to assist veterans and military members with financial processes. She is available to advise students on all aspects of the financial aid process. Jessica additionally packages financial aid funds and communicates to students as needed. She also administers the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefit programs including compliance, processing and reporting. To make an appointment, service members can contact Student Financial Services at 269.488.4340 or email .

Karin Denman, Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports students serving in the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces by managing their Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) benefits. Karin ensures accurate billing, timely processing of payments, and clear communication between the college, military education offices, and the students to help them successfully access and maintain their educational funding.

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 can reach Student Development Services at 269.488.4040 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.