Our Mission
- To provide participants with basic refresher courses in Math, Reading and
Writing
- To promote and create an environment conducive to learning
- To expose participants to Social, Cultural, and recreational activities
allowing them to transition towards postsecondary status
Overview
What is Veterans Upward Bound?
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a federally
funded program, designed to assist low income first generation military veterans
return to school to refresh their math, reading and writing skills so that they
can enter a college of their choice to participate in the post -secondary process.
How does a veteran enter the Program
A veteran must provide the following in order to
be accepted into the program:
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Fill out a VUB application form
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Provide evidence of veterans status (DD214), 2 forms of ID and proof
of income (1040/W2) Residence / Citizenship
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Must have served more than 180 days of continuous active
duty in the U.S. armed forces.
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Must have a discharge other than dishonorable.
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All medically discharged veterans are qualified
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Take the College Placement Test (CPT) or PASS to establish
academic need
Benefits & Other Services Provided
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Non-credit small classes in remedial math,
reading and writing to prepare you for the CPT
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Free books and supplies
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Qualified, skilled instructors
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Convenient class schedules for the working
student
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Saturday classes
How can I apply?
Call 305-237-2795 to schedule an appointment
to meet with one of our eager staff members.
For more information, please contact
Veterans Upward Bound
Miami Dade College
11011 S.W. 104th St.
Suite # 7-315
Miami, FL. 33176
Phone: 305-237-2795
Fax: 305-2370868
www.mdc.edu/Kendall/veterans.asp
Currently we serve veterans residing within Miami-Dade
County.
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