Veterans Upward Bound

What We Do

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Veterans Upward Bound is a fully federally funded program that offers in-person and online services.

All of our services are free to participants.

We exist to prepare veterans for school, transition veterans to school, and support veterans through the completion of their undergraduate degree.

 

 

The Significant Impact

More than 2,000 veterans served over the past 25 years

The Benefits 

Advance: Understand your options in preparation for the workforce or post-secondary school

Educate: Take advantage of the refresher college prep courses in preparation for post-secondary education

Engage: With other veteran scholars pursuing higher education

Explore: Join us on educational experiences to broaden your horizons

Understand: Learn about your financial aid options, including GI benefits.

 

Why Join Our Program

Personalized assistance with your transition to college

Highly experienced staff

Networking and community

Support for pre-college and undergraduate programs

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Prepare for College

We offer the following services to help veterans prepare for college:

  • English, Spanish, Math, Science and Communication refresher courses
  • Help choosing a school and major
  • Assistance with college applications
  • Financial aid and scholarships
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Transition to College

We offer the following services to help veterans transition to college:

  • Tours of colleges, universities, and trade schools
  • Connections to local, state, and national resources
  • Help navigating education benefits
  • Tutoring provided by the University of Pennsylvania

 

Graduate from College

We offer the following services to help veterans graduate from college:

  • Weekly academic counseling to stay on track
  • A strong network of peers for support
  • Career planning and workshops
  • Continued advocacy

Educational Excursions

We offer the following services to help build a strong support network:

  • Fully paid trips to museums, shows, and plays
  • Networking opportunities around shared interests
  • Updates on the latest local and regional events
  • Access to resources through Penn Libraries

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