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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:

DVNF’s 2026 Annual Veterans Resource Fair

Nov 09 2026
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

In honor of Veterans Day, DVNF will recognize the service and sacrifice of all veterans by collaborating with local government and nonprofit organizations to provide critical resources.

GI Bill 101 Webinar

Nov 10 2026
Virtual

GI Bill Benefits 101, a free live webinar designed to help you get the most out of your education benefits. Whether you’re just getting started or need help navigating recent changes to your benefits, this webinar can offer something new to learn.

Annual Veterans Day Program

Nov 11 2026
Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr Arlington, VA 22202

Join us, in-person or virtually, this Veterans Day, November 11, at 3:00 PM, for the 29th annual Military Women’s Memorial Veterans Day ceremony. This observance is one of the major Veterans Day events in the National Capital Region.

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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?