Learn about Metropolitan Community College, our mission and what we're doing to further education.
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Metropolitan Community College's purpose is to provide high-quality programs and services to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.
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We look forward to meeting you and highlighting our programs and the opportunities that await you! We have eight locations in our service area.
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We offer a myriad of services that engage students in the process of exploring, defining and achieving their academic, career and life goals.
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The Sage Student Bistro, a student-driven restaurant, is open for lunch Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., walk-ins welcome; dinner is served Monday - Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) staff are dedicated to fully developing the personal potential of all U.S. military veterans, by improving and extending educational access and opportunities to eligible veterans through academic needs assessment, instruction, enrichment and other academic support activities.
Veterans Upward Bound is part of The Federal TRiO Programs funded through the U.S. Department of Education. TRiO Veterans Upward Bound is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Division of Special Services, Title IV, Higher Education Act.
What is Veterans Upward Bound?
Veterans Upward Bound is a no cost program designed specifically to serve the needs of today’s veterans. VUB offers a unique range of services to prepare participants for renewing their formal education, whether at a two-year college, four-year university or a vocational/technical school. All services are provided free of charge, including instruction, advising, textbooks and supplies.
Metropolitan Community College Veterans Upward Bound serves veterans in Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge and Washington counties. Our office is located on the Metropolitan Community College, South Omaha Campus in the Industrial Training Center Building, room 100Q.
When may I start?
We encourage you to begin as soon as possible! Our goal is to prepare you to begin or return to school. The ideal time to start your VUB program is at least one term before you intend to enroll in classes.
Who is Eligible?
To benefit from the free educational services offered by VUB, veterans must meet a few simple eligibility requirements.
2. A member of a reserve component of the US Armed Forces called to active duty for a period of more than 30 days, or a member of a reserve component of the US Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of a contingency operation on or after September 11, 2001.
What type of services are provided?
VUB is a TRiO Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
To be considered for participation in the VUB Program please complete and submit an application.
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