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The primary goal of the Veterans Upward Bound-Trio program is to prepare eligible college bound veterans for successful enrollment and completion of post-secondary education.

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We have found that many Veterans put off continuing their education due to academic fears or not understanding the educational process. The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program and staff are here to assist you - we are here to help you conquer your academic fears and successfully navigate you through the educational process.

Do you qualify for VUB Services?

To quality, you must meet the following:
  1. Served at least 181 days of active service
  2. Something other than a dishonorable discharge
  3. Does not have a completed bachelors degree
Then one or both of the following:
  • A veteran who is a first generation college student (neither parent completed a four year degree)
  • A veteran who is economically disadvantaged

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From Discharge to College Student

Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.

The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through:

  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
  • Core subject area instruction

If you are not sure you qualify give us a call at (928) 717-7686
or (928) 717-7687, we will be glad to explain the eligibility requirements in further detail.

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Please note: Personal information is confidential and will not be given out.

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Contact Us

  • Veterans Upward Bound TRiO Program
  • Prescott: Bldg 1, Room 209
    Verde: Bldg M Room 125
  • SUMMER HOURS: Mon-Thu 8 to 5, Closed Fri
  • Prescott: (928) 717-7686
  • Verde: (928) 634-6596
  • vub@yc.edu
  • Call Toll-Free
  • Tel: (800) 922-6787
  • Extension 7686
  • Jane Hersh, District Director
  • Prescott Campus, Building 1, Room 127R
  • Tel: (928) 776-2091
  • jane.hersh@yc.edu

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