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TRIO VUB

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is funded by the U. S. Department of Education, under Title IV of the Higher Education Act known as TRIO programs, to serve 125 students.

The program seeks veterans that are committed to their education and are highly motivated in their pursuit of attaining a college education and achieving their career and professional goals.

The Owens Community College Veterans Upward Bound Program (VUB) is a FREE college preparatory program available to eligible veterans.

Partnering with surrounding colleges and universities, Veteran Affairs, Veteran Service Organizations (VSO), and other veteran advocacy groups, VUB is designed and tailored to meet the needs of the individual veteran in their pursuit of post-secondary education at the college of their choosing.

The program is intended to encourage, empower, and familiarize college-bound veterans with the rigors of post-secondary education and training.

Veterans Crisis Line - Dial 988 then press 1, or Text 838255

Veterans Upward Bound provides eligible veterans and active duty service members the necessary help and tools to enter a program of post-secondary education. The program also provides veterans who do not have a high school diploma, an opportunity to prepare for the General Educational Development test (GED).

All veteran participants receive refresher training through a core curriculum of subjects that prepare them for college-level course material. Participants are also informed of various support services on many college campuses. Upon successful completion of the VUB program, the veteran participants are not only familiar with services and resources available to them as students but more importantly, they possess a renewed confidence in their academic abilities.

The Owens Community College VUB project is dedicated to the success of veterans in Northwest Ohio/Southwest Michigan through the enrollment and completion of a program of post-secondary education. Our mission is to provide veterans with the necessary tools and skills for success because for Veterans Upward Bound, the success of our veterans is the only mission that matters.

In the thick of the Civil Rights Movement, ongoing conflict in Vietnam and historically high levels of poverty, the Lyndon B. Johnson administration set in motion social reforms designed to halt the spread of poverty in America as part of his "Great Society."

The War on Poverty focused on key contributing causes to poverty, one of which is education.

The Higher Education Act of 1965 created the US Department of Education's TRIO programs to help historically disadvantaged and underrepresented youths have access to higher education. TRIO eventually expanded its services to include adult learners and non-traditional student populations including veterans.

Veterans Upward Bound was created in 1972 as a priority project to meet the academic needs of veterans returning from the Vietnam War.

Today, more than 65 projects are in operation providing program services to nearly 8,500 veterans every year from every war era, and peacetime era since the early 1950s (Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, OIF-OEF, etc.).

  • Advisement and assistance with college admission and enrollment
  • Career exploration or Career Transition assistance
  • Help with seeking employment and job opportunities
  • Help with military transition into civilian workforce and/or college
  • Advisement and assistance for certifications and/or licensure
  • Assistance in preparing for and completing college entrance exams
  • Help with “How to afford college”
  • Assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information on federal and state student financial aid programs and benefits
  • Applying for the VA GI-Bill® and VA Vocational Rehabilitation program
  • Assessment of your Math, Reading and Writing skills
    • FREE Tutoring services in Math and English available
  • Evaluation of your military transcript (you may receive college credits from your military service)
  • Referrals to additional college resources and local community resources
  • Request Transcripts – High School, Other Institution, and/or Military Transcript
  • Help with skill-building as applicable
  • Computer skills training
  • Academic, financial, and career workshops – Sign up here
  • Assistance in General Education Development (GED) completion
  • Free cultural and educational trips
  • Opportunities twice a month to connect with other Veterans (Lunch provided) - Register here
  • Meet with an Advisor

Veterans are eligible to participate in the Veterans Upward Bound Program who meet the following criteria:

Active Duty

  • Served on active duty as a member of the US Armed Forces
  • Served for more than 180 days
  • Discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable

OR

  • Discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability (180 days does not apply)

Reserve / National Guard

  • Served Reserve or NG and called to active duty for more than 30 days
  • Served Reserve or NG who served less than 30 days in support of an operation under Title 10 on or after September 11, 2001

Additionally, the Veteran must meet one or both of the below:

  • First-generation college student (Individual whose natural parents have not received a baccalaureate degree)
  • Financial need as defined by U.S. Dept. of Education guidance 

Documents Required

The VUB program may require documentation to show the characterization or type of the military discharge (DD-214).  Proof of county of residence and household income for the past year. 

Read our FAQs for more information.

Staff

Brandon Gaddy

Brandon Gaddy
Director,
TRIO Programs
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Jason Graven

Jason Graven
Assistant Director,
TRIO Programs, Veterans Upward Bound
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Michael Fyfe

Michael Fyfe
Tutor, Professional,
Veterans Upward Bound
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Heather Vincil

Heather Vincil
Specialist,
Veterans Upward Bound
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Contact Us

(567) 661-7300 | VeteransUpwardBound@owens.edu

College Hall Room 140
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TRIO Veterans Upward Bound
Owens State Community College
30335 Oregon Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551

FAQs

What other assistance may be available through the VUB program?

What can VUB do for me?

How long should I plan on being in VUB before I am ready to go on to a postsecondary school?

What are the benefits of attending and completing Veterans Upward Bound?

I have a question not answered on the VUB FAQs. What should I do?

If there is no cost to the Veteran, how is the VUB program funded?

What if want to attend another College or University? Does the VUB program only help those that attend Owens Community College?

Can VUB help me find a job?

What documentation do I need to qualify for Veterans Upward Bound?

How can I enroll in Veterans Upward Bound?

What must I do to qualify for VUB?

What is the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program?

Can VUB help me choose a career or school?

Does VUB provide financial aid for school?

Where is the Veterans Upward Bound located?