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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

Already have a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree?

You may still be eligible!

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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.

Upcoming events:

Using LinkedIn to Market and Grow Your Business

Jul 01 2026
Virtual

Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business Topic: Marketing/Sales If you’re not using LinkedIn to reach potential clients, you’re missing out! LinkedIn has over 1 billion users and nearly 65M of them are key decision-makers. As you can see, you need a LinkedIn profile and presence that makes people say, …

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FREE Mini Facials and Wine Tasting for Women Veterans

Jul 01 2026
GLO30 Old Town Alexandria 106 North Lee Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Women veterans: Join us July 1 for mini facials, meditation, lite bites & a blind wine tasting at GLO30 Old Town. Get your tickets today! Calling all women veterans! 🇺🇸💜 Join us on July 1st at GLO30 Old Town for an evening of self-care and connection featuring: ✨ Complimentary mini facials 🧘🏽‍♀️ Meditation 🍷 Blind …

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Industry Day & Small Business Conference

Jul 07 2026
700 M Street SE Washington, DC 20003

About the Conference Join industry leaders, federal, state, and local agencies, and A/E/C professionals for two days of networking, business development, and collaborative opportunities designed to strengthen the small business community. We anticipate over 500 attendees at this year’s conference! July 7 & 8, 2026 Capital Turnaround (The Navy Yard) 700 M Street SE Washington, DC …

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Who Can Apply


Located in the Washington, D.C. area

At least 180 days of active-duty service or 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:

Is a first generation college student

Meets low income guidelines established by the Department of Education

Has an established academic need / been out of school for five or more years

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DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

If you have a computer, please bring it; if not, and you would like to earn a free one, email us at metro-vub@cua.edu to check eligibility.

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DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?

DC Veterans: What’s Your Next Mission?