The TRiO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program at Pensacola State College helps prepare eligible veterans to enter and successfully complete college. VUB offers a personalized range of services, based on an individual’s self-identified needs assessment, academic testing and career plans.
Funding for TRiO VUB is provided by the U.S. Department of Education for 130 students and is free for qualified veterans.
VUB offers an extensive variety of services to help veterans, and all services and supplies are offered free of charge.
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Veterans Upward Bound also offers one-day workshops on topics such as critical reading, time and stress management, goal setting, resume writing and personal finances.
Veterans must meet several criteria to qualify for the Veterans Upward Bound program:
Submit a Veterans Upward Bound application and a copy of your DD214 to our office:
Pensacola State College
Veterans Upward Bound Program
Bldg. 6 RM. 658
Pensacola, FL 32504
If you do not have your DD214, VUB staff will help you get a copy.
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program at Pensacola State College is a federally funded TRIO program that provides college prep and/or GED courses at no cost to qualified veterans.
Nothing! All VUB classes and supplies are free to qualified veterans.
All participants must have at least 181 days of active service with other than a dishonorable discharge. All participants must be either low-income (based on federal guidelines) or potential first generation college students (neither parent has a baccalaureate degree). All participants must have academic need.
Come and see us. We have the expertise to help you. Veterans receive personalized learning plans based on their individual needs. Academic counseling and tutoring are also available to help you achieve success.
VUB classes are held at Pensacola State College on the main campus. Classes are held in 5 eight-week cycles, which start in October, January, March, May and July. Call the VUB office at (850) 484-2068 to schedule an interview and enroll for orientation.
Yes. After one term of enrollment, VUB students have access to most campus facilities.
All services provided VUB are free and financial aid is not needed. When you are ready to apply to a college, staff will help you with the financial aid application process at your chosen school.
The courses offered by Veterans Upward Bound are refresher courses. Successfully completing a subject area enables you to enter any of the following:
Yes. Staff can work with you to determine what career field might be appropriate for you. We can also help you narrow down the school choices that will best prepare you for your chosen field.
Call, email or stop by our office to make an appointment. Bring your DD214 and a copy of your most recent tax return. If you do not have your DD214, we can help you obtain it. After answering some questions and filling out the VUB application and other forms, staff will set up an assessment appointment to help determine your needs.
The Veterans Upward Bound office is located in Building 6, Room 658 on Pensacola State College’s main campus.
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