What is VUB?
What is TRIO?
What must I do to qualify for VUB?
Do VUB classes cost anything to attend?
What sort of classes are offered?
How long should I attend VUB classes before I am
ready to go on to a postsecondary school?
Does the VUB program at WKU only help those who want
to attend WKU?
Does VUB provide financial aid?
Can VUB help me find a job?
Can VUB help me choose a career or
school?
I'm already attending college or voc/tech
school. Can I benefit from VUB?
I have a question not answered on this page.
What should I do?
What is VUB?
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a federally funded TRIO program
designed to help qualified military veterans prepare to enroll in a
postsecondary school.
What
is TRIO?
TRIO programs serve people of varying ages and educational levels. VUB
is just one such program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Other TRIO programs at WKU include:
- Student Support Services (SSS)
- Upward Bound (UB)
- Educational Talent Search (ETS)
- TRIO Training Project
- Equal Oportunity Center (EOC)
Other TRIO programs not housed at WKU, but available elsewhere include:
- UB Math/Science Initiatives
- McNair Postbacculaurate Graduate Program
For more information about the TRIO programs, see the national
TRIO website.
What must I do to qualify for VUB?
Anyone who wishes to benefit from our FREE educational services must first
meet a few simple eligibility requirements.
- All participants must have at least 180 days of active service with
better than a dishonorable discharge.
- All participants must be either low-income (based on federal income
charts) or potential first generation college students (neither parent
earned a baccalaureate degree).
- All participants must live within our
service area, which surrounds Bowling Green.
- All participants must demonstrate academic potential as well as have
academic need. Not all students have the same needs, and that's ok.
Some students require developmental course work, while others need more
help with cutting through university red tape. For more information
on specific services provided by VUB, see our
services page.
For more detailed information about our eligibility requirements, click here.
Do VUB classes cost anything to attend?
All VUB classes
and supplies are free to qualified veterans.
What sort of classes are offered?
Academic refresher classes are available in Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science, Foreign Language, and Computer Word Processing.
Classes are taught at the following times:
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY
8:30 - 11:00 am
TUESDAY and THURSDAY
8:30 - 11:00 am
1:00 - 3:30 pm
5:00 - 7:30 pm
The VUB program has its own dedicated classroom (pictured at the right)
with its own computer lab. The classroom is adjacent to the VUB office.
Other services provided by VUB include information and assistance with
admissions, financial aid, and career selection selection for your prospective
institution.
How long should I plan on being in VUB classes
before I am ready to go on to a postsecondary school?
The answer to this quesiton depends on several factors, including your high
school preparedness, your VUB assessment test scores and your internal drive
to succeed. Do not shortchange yourself by planning to be in VUB for
just a few weeks. While some students may only require minimal work,
others will want to attend classes for a longer period of time. The
staff can advise you as to how long you might want to spend in our classes.
The staff will also advise you when they feel you are ready to move on.
Does
the VUB program at WKU only help those who want to attend WKU?
Definitely not! Although many students who take advantage of our
services attend WKU, we will gladly help any qualified veteran no matter what
school he or she plans to attend.
Does VUB provide financial aid?
No. Although all services, including our academic refresher classes, are
free to qualified students, we do not provide financial aid for college,
university or technical school. We can, however, help you with the
financial aid application process, as well as putting you in contact with the
appropriate financial aid officials at your prospective school.
Can VUB help me find a job?
No. While we do not offer career placement services, we do offer career
counseling and resume development.
Can
VUB help me choose a career or school?
Yes. Using the COPS career interest inventory, our
coordinator/counselor can work with you to help determine what career field
might be appropriate for you. Our coordinator/counselor can also help
you determine which school will best prepare you for your chosen field.
I'm already in college or voc/tech
school. Can I benefit from VUB?
No. Our regulations prohibit us from serving any student who is arleady
enrolled at a postsecondary school. Some schools, including WKU, have
another TRIO program -- Student Support Services -- which specifically serves
students already enrolled.
I have a question not answered on this
page. What should I do?
More information about VUB can be found on the VUB
Fact Sheet (a .pdf file). If you'd like to request more information
about VUB, please see our information request form.
If you can't find the answers you're looking for on this page or elsewhere on
our site, feel free to e-mail us at Veterans.Upward.Bound@WKU.edu
with any question you have.
