Veterans Upward Bound Eligibility Requirements
If you meet the following criteria you may qualify for the program:
- Veterans must have been other than dishonorably discharged and must have served for more than 180 days of active duty with at least a portion after January 31, 1955
- AND
- Veterans must be a first-generation college student, meaning neither parent has a four-year baccalaureate degree or Veterans or be classified as low-income with a taxable family income that does not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce (see table below).
|
Size of Family |
Taxable Income - 48 Contiguous States |
|---|---|
|
1 |
$15,600 - $20,999 |
|
2 |
$21,000 - $26,399 |
|
3 |
$26,400 - $31,799 |
|
4 |
$31,800 - $37,199 |
|
5 |
$37,200 - $42,599 |
|
6 |
$42,600 - $42,599 |
|
7 |
$48,000 - $47,999 |
|
8 |
$53,400 - $58,799 |
Note: For family units with more than 8 members, add $5,400 for each additional family member.