TRIO Veterans Upward Bound - Kansas City

TRIO Veterans Upward Bound - Kansas City KU TRIO VUB is a University of Kansas project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. VUB is a TRIO Program funded by the U.S.

The University of Kansas Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is an education and skills program designed specifically to serve the needs of today's veterans. We offer a unique range of services designed to prepare eligible veterans for success when they enter their chosen educational program, whether it is at a 2-year community college, a 4-year college or university, or a public or private vocational or

technical school. All services, including instruction, textbooks, advising, and supplies, are provided FREE of charge. Department of Education and is administered through the The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service in the School of Education at the University of Kansas . We serve veterans in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area including Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Jackson, Cass, and Clay Counties in Missouri. Our main office is located in Kansas City, Kansas.


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Over the past two days we participated in the VA2k in Leavenworth and Topeka. It was great to see our community partners...
05/21/2026

Over the past two days we participated in the VA2k in Leavenworth and Topeka. It was great to see our community partners as well as VUB participants.

We were honored to attend the Footprints - Heroes Home Gate Grand Opening Ceremony today and offer our heartfelt congrat...
04/30/2026

We were honored to attend the Footprints - Heroes Home Gate Grand Opening Ceremony today and offer our heartfelt congratulations to our valued community partner on this significant milestone.

We were able to provide financial literacy information to over 50 veterans today! Presenter Eric Smith’s Money Smart Gam...
04/23/2026

We were able to provide financial literacy information to over 50 veterans today! Presenter Eric Smith’s Money Smart Game was an interactive, fun and enjoyable way to sharpen money skills, and our veterans were enthusiastic participants. Thank you, Eric! Many thanks to our community partners at Veterans Community Project, KCVA, and Heroes Home Gate for providing space and support.

02/04/2026

Joann was also one of our VUB participants! We are so proud of you, Joann!!

Veterans enjoyed a box lunch during today’s Personal Finance Workshop at the Veterans Community Project. We’ll be presen...
12/10/2025

Veterans enjoyed a box lunch during today’s Personal Finance Workshop at the Veterans Community Project. We’ll be presenting other workshops on a variety of different subjects in the upcoming year. 2026 dates and topics will be posted when they become available.

Start 2026 off right by developing your personal finance skills. We’re having a Personal Finance Workshop/Lunch and Lear...
11/13/2025

Start 2026 off right by developing your personal finance skills. We’re having a Personal Finance Workshop/Lunch and Learn at Veterans Community Project on Wednesday, December 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm. Lunch will be provided! Questions? Feel free to email Lisa Schley at lschley.edu.

We’re at the Southeast Community Center in beautiful Swope Park for the Veterans Resource Fair. It’s an honor to be able...
11/11/2025

We’re at the Southeast Community Center in beautiful Swope Park for the Veterans Resource Fair. It’s an honor to be able to recognize and support our veterans this Veterans Day and throughout the year.

Today we’re in two places at once! In addition to our computer skills class at St. Michael’s Veterans Center, we’re also...
11/07/2025

Today we’re in two places at once! In addition to our computer skills class at St. Michael’s Veterans Center, we’re also in Cass county for the Pleasant Hill Resource Fair.

We are participating in a number of events for veterans throughout the month of November. Today we participated in the V...
11/06/2025

We are participating in a number of events for veterans throughout the month of November. Today we participated in the Veterans Job Fair at the Central Library and shared information about KU Veterans Upward Bound with veterans as well as community partners.

Here are some VUB participants during today's computer skills class at St. Michael's. If you're a St. Michael's resident...
10/10/2025

Here are some VUB participants during today's computer skills class at St. Michael's. If you're a St. Michael's resident, we're here twice a month for computer skills and other college readiness preparation. Come see us!

Address

400 State Avenue, Ste 105
Kansas City, KS
66101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19133215512

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