The GVSU TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is designed to assist veterans to reach their potential by earning a college degree. VUB serves veterans from the following counties: Allegan, Calhoun, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, or Ottawa County.
We're here to help veterans build the academic skills, motivation, and self-confidence they need for success in a post-secondary setting. How do we do this? We do this by providing fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance, using a variety of resources based in service, strategy, access, learning, support, and community.
What is Veterans Upward Bound?
Federally Funded Program
Veteran Participants
Support
VUB is a federally-funded grant program through the Department of Education. It seeks to increase opportunity and access for veterans pursuing postsecondary education by introducing them to resources related to college and career readiness.
VUB serves veterans throughout 7 Michigan counties that have at minimum 180 days of active duty service, any discharge above dishonorable, and have not obtained a Bachelor's degree.
VUB provides fundamental support and resources necessary to enroll in and graduate from the higher education program at the institution of your choice.
Program Highlights
The GVSU TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program is funded to serve 125 veteran participants.
The program provides:
- Development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP)
- College and/or career exploration
- Academic instruction and refresher courses
- Personal assessments and inventories
- Hosted networking events
- Self-help workshops
- College tours and events
- Service opportunities
- Socials such as Coffee & Camaraderie