Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a federally funded TRIO Program (U.S. Department of Education) designed to help qualified military veterans become college-ready and enroll in a postsecondary school (university, community college, and vocational/technical programs).  VUB provides basic skills instruction and educational and career advising to enable veterans to achieve their academic goals.  Those veterans without a high school diploma can take the basic skills classes to prepare to take the GED exam.

The goals of Veterans Upward Bound at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is to:

• Promote the development and opportunities of veterans to reach their full potential.
• Help veterans learn in an environment with fellow veterans who understand their unique needs.
• Respect each veteran as an adult learner, and appreciate their service to our country.
• Find the right career for each veteran based on their abilities and disabilities.

Over 1,880 veterans have graduated from colleges all over the country with the help of Veterans Upward Bound programs.