When the boots come off
What's Your
Next Mission?
Discover your talent and find your new path
Free stipend and benefits!
Apply today!
We are a free college preparatory program for eligible veterans federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education
This program offers free virtual and in person college prep services
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 primary goal of VUB is to prepare eligible veterans to enter, persist, and graduate from their college of choice
The primary goal of VUB is to prepare eligible veterans to enter, persist, and graduate from their college of choice
Our Programs include:
Academic Assessment
- Help you identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses
- FREE online refresher and remedial courses in over 500 topics
Academic Counseling
- Help to develop study skills
- Time management assistance for successful course completion
Educational Support Services
- Help with school and degree comparisons and selection
- Assist with transcripts (including Joint Service Transcripts and Air Force Community College Transcript)
- GED / SAT / ACT prep and scheduling
Digital Literacy Programming
- We'll help you learn the basics:
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Basics on Distance Learning
College & Financial Aid Application Assistance
- Connect with grants and scholarships
- Assistance completing FAFSA
- Support throughout the College Application process
Non-credit Academic Classes and Tutoring
- Free tutoring services
- Over 500 FREE refresher/remedial non-credit courses
Veteran Benefits
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Assistance
- GI Bill Assistance
- Yellow Ribbon
- VET TEC
Student Success Kit
- VUB backpack, pens, notebooks, lanyard & more!
Career Development
- Resume and Cover letter Development
- Job Search
- Interview Skills
- Federal Resume Building
The primary goal of VUB is to prepare eligible veterans to enter, persist, and graduate from their college of choice.
Who Can Apply
Located in the Washington, D.C. area
At least 180 days of active-duty service of qualifying reserve time
Note: Veterans with fewer than 180 days of active-duty or discharged with a disability may also qualify
Any discharged (other than dishonorable) Veterans must meet at least one of the following criteria: