Army veteran, Joseph A. Wilson, pursues his 30-year-old dream at age 60 and earns a place on the Dean’s Honor List with a 3.75 GPA.
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Veterans Upward Bound
To empower the men and women who have sacrificially served our nation in the military, Veterans Upward Bound helps veterans transition more effectively into college. The Program provides free college prep courses in Computer Science, English, Math, Typing and Spanish.
Participants receive personalized attention from experienced instructors, as well as comprehensive support services. These include advisement on GI Bill benefits and assistance with the college enrollment process.
Participants receive personalized attention from experienced instructors, as well as comprehensive support services. These include advisement on GI Bill benefits and assistance with the college enrollment process.
| Free Services |
| • Day & evening classes |
| • Parking & bus tokens |
| • Academic counseling |
| • College advisement |
| • Assistance with college admissions, financial aid & scholarship applications |
| • GI Bill/work study information |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Low-income and/or first-generation bound for college |
| • Honorably discharged and separated after January 31, 1955 |
| • Completed a minimum of 180 days of active service |
Third Consecutive Year a TELACU VUB Scholar is Recognized Nationally
“Veterans Upward Bound helped me make the very difficult transition from my military service into college, where I ultimately earned my MBA and prepared for a successful career.”
Beatrice Cortes
US Army Veteran
MBA, Brigham Young University
Bank of America Executive
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