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 Health and Hospitals (see table below).
2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines
150 % of Poverty
|
Size of Family Unit |
Taxable Income - 48 Contiguous States |
|---|---|
|
1 |
$16,335 |
|
2 |
$22,065 |
|
3 |
$27,795 |
|
4 |
$33,525 |
|
5 |
$39,255 |
|
6 |
$44,985 |
|
7 |
$50,715 |
|
8 |
$56,445 |
Note: For family units with more than 8 members add $5,730 for each additional person at 150% of poverty.