Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) programs help veterans refresh their rusty academic skills so they can successfully complete a college degree. Veterans who participate in a VUB program can redevelop the basic skills needed to complete a high school equivalency program and gain admission to a college or university by participating in short term remedial or refresher classes. Veterans can also get assistance with college and financial aid applications, and receive counseling and academic advice.
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible for a VUB program you must:
- Be a U.S. Military veteran with 181 or more days active duty service and discharged on/after January 31, 1955, under conditions other than dishonorable; and
- Meet the criteria for Low-income according to guidelines published annually by the U.S. Department of Education, AND/OR a first-generation potential college graduate; and
- Demonstrate academic need for Veterans Upward Bound according; and
- Meet other local eligibility criteria as noted in the local VUB project’s Approved Grant Proposal, such as county of residence, etc.
How to Apply
Applications and more information about specific VUB programs can be found at your local VUB office. There are currently 39 VUB programs nationwide.
