City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College Veteran Services & Resources
Is City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College a Good School for Veterans?
If you're a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it's important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. So we've gathered facts about City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College veterans and their studies to help you make your college decision. If you're looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College G.I. Bill Information
What You'll Find in Our Veterans Report on Kennedy-King College:
- Rankings
- Number of Veterans
- Federal Program Participation
- Credit for Military Training
- ROTC
- VA Complaints
- References
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How Does Kennedy-King College Rank for Veterans?

College Factual publishes its Best Schools for Veterans ranking on an annual basis. This list identifies colleges and universities that support veterans as they pursue their education.
The 2022 edition of this list ranked City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College at #1,671.The school also ranked #69 in our Best for Vets in Illinois ranking.
In addition to our overall rankings, we also calculate our Best for Vets by degree level rankings. The table below shows how Kennedy-King College fared in those rankings.
Ranking Name | Rank |
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Best Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans | 928 |
How Many Veterans Go to Kennedy-King College?
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience.
The VA reports that there are 76 G.I. Bill® students at Kennedy-King College. The school has a total enrollment of 1,878 students. This means that around 4.05% of students are using the GI Bill® to help them afford their education. For context, let's take this into consideration. According to the Student Veterans of America, approximately three to four per cent of American college students are veterans.
This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, e.g. Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill and Reserve Education Assistance Program. It also includes Veteran Readiness and Employment. It does not include any active-duty military personnel that are attending this college via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger than this.
Federal Veteran Programs at Kennedy-King College
City Colleges of Chicago - Kennedy-King College participates in the following federal programs for vets.
Federal Program | Participation |
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Principles of Excellence | Yes |
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.
Career and Vocational Support |
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Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. |
Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. |
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
Benefits Support |
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Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students. |
Will not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations. |
Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program. |
Counseling Support |
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Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice. |
Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries. |
Referrals to community organizations as needed. |
Does Kennedy-King College Give Credit for Military Training?
Kennedy-King College might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more.
Kennedy-King College Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
Complaints to the VA About Kennedy-King College
There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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