San Diego Veterans Upward Bound
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Diego-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (ed.gov), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science, foreign language, composition and literatureVeterans who are low-income, prospective first-generation college students preparing to enter a postsecondary institution.
- Short-term remedial or refresher coursesVeterans who are high school graduates but have delayed pursuing postsecondary education.
- Academic, financial, or personal counselingParticipants who are low-income, prospective first-generation college students preparing to enter a postsecondary institution.
- Tutorial servicesParticipants who are low-income, prospective first-generation college students preparing to enter a postsecondary institution.
- Mentoring programsParticipants who are low-income, prospective first-generation college students preparing to enter a postsecondary institution.
- Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applicationsParticipants who are preparing to enter a postsecondary institution.
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance examsParticipants who are preparing to enter a postsecondary institution.
- Guidance and assistance in alternative education programsSecondary school dropouts seeking a regular secondary school diploma, GED programs or postsecondary education.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to California veterans and transitioning service members; some programs require a service-connected disability or recent separation. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Call the VA Education (GI Bill) Hotline at 1-888-442-4551Questions about GI Bill and VA education benefits.
Next step
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Source: ED.gov, the official U.S. Department of Education website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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