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Veterans Upward Bound

The Eastern Kentucky University Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program is an academic, college-preparatory program funded by the United States Department of Education as one of the federal TRiO programs. Funded since 2022, we currently serve students in Fayette, Madison, Rockcastle, Pulaski, Laurel, Clay, McCreary, Whitley, and Knox counties.

VUB provides help with veterans benefits, college admission, financial aid assistance, access to college visits, monthly veterans lunch events, and other academic support services. We also help our participants with issues specific to being a veteran such as help with transitioning back home, help understanding how your benefits can be used, and help navigating the many requirements and processes involved with setting up and maintaining a civilian life.

Apply to Veterans Upward Bound

An electronic application to this free program is available here.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email and phone call from an education specialist within a few business days to discuss how VUB can help you.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email and phone call from an education specialist within a few business days to discuss how VUB can help you.

Admission Requirements

To join the VUB program, participants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Completed a minimum of 180 days of active service, OR are reservists with at least 30 days of active service OR National Guard member who has completed basic training
  • Be either low income (as per federal standards) OR a first-generation college student (meaning no parent or guardian had or obtained a 4-year college degree before participant turned 18)

FAQs

Veterans Upward Bound prides itself on helping veterans to feel confident in their ability to successfully navigate college and career changes. Whether the veteran needs step-by-step guidance or just a few simple questions answered, VUB tailors each participant’s experience to help them succeed.

Veterans Upward Bound helps participants in many ways, including:

  • Apply for college/ trade school
  • Register for classes
  • Apply for VA benefits to fund classes
  • Apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Appeal admission decisions
  • Help with resumes
  • Write cover letters
  • Access services to help participants be successful (food banks, study groups, groups that help with housing or clothes, etc.)
  • Seek counseling or service animals

The VUB program is completely free to participants.

Quick Links

Contact Information

Veterans Upward Bound
521 Lancaster Avenue
Powell 137
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-2729
Joshua.Maynard@eku.edu