ELIGIBILITY: In order to be eligible for participation in a VUB program an individual must be a low-income and/or first-generation college (meaning that neither of your parents have a four-year college degree) student, having served at least 180 days of active federal service, and have a discharge that is OTHER than dishonorable. 

Currently, there are 46 VUB programs nationwide and in Puerto Rico and Guam ready to serve veterans.  Here are some of the areas in which VUB programs can help you: 

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION IN:
Mathematics, foreign language, composition, laboratory science, reading, literature, computer basics and instruction in other subjects as necessary for academic success in education beyond high school; Instruction designed to prepare veterans participating in the project for careers in which persons from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly underrepresented; Tutorial and study skills assistance. 

OTHER SERVICES MAY INCLUDE: Intensive basic skills development in those academic subjects required for successful completion of a high school equivalency program and/or admission to postsecondary education programs; Short-term remedial or refresher classes for  veterans who are high school graduates but have delayed pursuing a  postsecondary school education; Assistance with applications to the postsecondary school of choice; Assistance with applying for financial aid; Personal Counseling; Academic advice and assistance; Activities designed to acquaint veterans participating in the project with the range of career options available to them; Assistance in securing veterans services from other locally available resources; Exposure to cultural events, academic programs, and other educational activities not usually available to disadvantaged people. 

There are a variety of Veterans Upward Bound programs around the country that serve U.S. military veterans.  go To the top of the navigator bar and click on "VUB Program Locator" to find the nearest program to you. 

So, if you want to go back to school, but its been a few years since you’ve been in a classroom setting, or if you could use a free refresher program to help “knock the rust off of your skills,” contact the veteran-friendly folks at a VUB program near you.