About Veterans Upward Bound
Welcome to Veterans Upward Bound (VUB), where we're dedicated to empowering veterans for success in their postsecondary education journey. Our program is designed to motivate and assist veterans in developing the academic and requisite skills necessary to thrive in higher education.
What We Offer
Veterans Upward Bound provides a comprehensive range of services to support veterans in achieving their educational goals. From assessment to mentoring, we're here to ensure your success every step of the way.
We believe in serving veterans holistically, ensuring that you have the tools and support needed for success beyond the classroom.
FAQs
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a federally funded program designed to help qualified veterans prepare to enroll in a postsecondary school (university, community college, and vocational/technical programs). VUB provides skills and advice to enable veterans to achieve their academic goals.
No, we will help any qualified veteran, regardless of which school he/she plans to attend. We will help the veteran choose the best program and school to fit his/her individual needs.
Although all services are free to qualified students, we do not provide financial aid for college, university, or technical school. Participants receive personal assistance with the financial aid application process, and by exploring available scholarships and additional resources. Participants have the opportunity to earn a stipend for active participation – which is $40 a month (paid quarterly).
Maybe. Our services are focused on getting participants ready to enter school, so they may not be appropriate for those already enrolled. Some schools, including CCCC, have another program TRIO Student Support Services, which specifically serves students already enrolled. Our program does provide services to individuals who have college credit, but are not currently in class.
VUB is a part of the TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education that serves low-income and first generation college students of varying ages. Other TRIO programs at Central Carolina Community College include:
Please reach out with any questions. We can be reached at (919) 718-7463 or email us at veteranub@cccc.edu.