Veterans Upward Bound
Eligibility Requirements

The US Department of Education determines the regulation and eligibility requirements for the Veterans Upward Bound Program. Below is all the information you need to determine if you are eligible to participate.

A VUB Participant:

Must be a citizen

• A citizen or national of the United States; or
• A permanent resident of the United States; or
• In the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident; or
• Is a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; or
• Is a resident of the Freely Associated States – the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau.

 Must be a veteran

• Who served for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and who was discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable; or
• After January 31, 1955, and who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

Must be low income and/or first generation

• Income levels are based on taxable income and are set by the U. S. Department of Education.
• First generation means neither parent nor guardian has a Baccalaureate Degree.

Must live in the target area

• Target area includes the following 5 counties in Oklahoma: Carter, Comanche, Murray, Pontotoc, and Stephens.

Must have a need for our academic services

Academic need includes but is not limited to refresher or remedial services in English, math, science, reading, writing, computer skills, and/or a foreign language; subject areas in which VUB offers academic services.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your eligibility with a Veterans Upward Bound staff member, click here to contact the Veterans Upward Bound office nearest you.