Arizona State University - Veterans Upward Bound

Organization Name:
Arizona State University - Veterans Upward Bound
Address:
1250 S College Ave
Irish Hall A, Room #121
City, State, ZIP:
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone:
480-965-3944
Website:
http://vub.asu.edu

Contact Name:
Julia Gusse
Title:
Director
Email Address:
Julia.Gusse@asu.edu

Program Description

The Veterans Upward Bound Project (VUB) at Arizona State University (ASU) is a federally funded educational program that serves veterans who are either low-income or potential first-generation college students. Veterans Upward BoundÃ?Â¢??s mission is to motivate and assist veterans as they pursue higher education. The goal of VUB is to improve veteransÃ?Â¢?? academic skills by providing FREE courses in English (composition & literature), mathematics (basic math to pre-calculus), computer literacy, laboratory science, foreign language and college planning (including financial literacy & career guidance) in order to enroll in and earn a postsecondary degree at the educational institution of their choice.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion

Leadership development
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 0
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 140

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing

First-Generation

Less than 25%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Arizona State University-Tempe