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Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) at The University of New Mexico-Taos is the only veterans Federal TRIO Program funded by the United States Department of Education in the state of New Mexico. VUB is designed to assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance into and success in a program of post-secondary education. The project provides assessment and enrichment of basic skills through instruction, advising, and tutoring. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete post-secondary education programs. All VUB services are free to eligible 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 two-year community college, a four-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.

• Intense Academic Skills Development for HSE completion and admission to college • Short-Term Refresher Courses in English, Mathematics, Science, Study

Skills and Computer Literacy • Special Services in Mathematics and Science Preparation to enable veterans to make the transition to post-secondary education • Support Services for veterans from local veterans services agencies • Academic support services to Enhance Curriculum Mastery • Activities to enhance learning outcomes and motivation for success in college

Toll Free: 1.855.357.3725 Main Phone: 575.737.3725 Email: unmvub@unm.edu The UNM-Taos Dual Enrollment Program provides academically qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll in courses and earn credits that can count for both a high school diploma and a college degree and or certificate. The program helps students make the transition from high school to college with a purposeful selection of classes in General Education Core, Career Technical, and Career Exploration pathways. This program can save students and parents money as well as decrease the amount of time the student needs to complete an associate and/or a bachelor's degree.

If you are considering participating in the Dual Enrollment Program at UNM-Taos and would like more information, please contact Trisha Martinez, Ph.D., the Dual Credit Enrollment Student Program Specialist at UNM-Taos at 575.737.3775 or suenamtz@unm.edu.