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Military and Veterans Open House
July 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Military members and veterans are invited to attend this open house where they will have the opportunity to learn about their active military tuition assistance benefits and/or VA educational benefits. Vendors will be available for assistance, along with presentations by Missouri National Guard and the school certifying official, 1-on-1 admissions assistance. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with Veterans Upward Bound staff to identify their goals and start on the path toward their education! This is a come and go event.
Veterans Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program, dedicated to helping veterans and service members transition into and be successful in college. Attendees who are interested in ANY college are welcome to attend. Veterans Upward Bound offers assistance with admissions, financial aid, educational benefits, academic support, and other holistic services.
Located on the OTC Springfield Campus, Information Commons West, Room 108
Agenda
900 – 1000: Vendors, One-on-One Assistance, Tours
1000 – 1130: Utilizing Benefits While Active or Reserves, Presentation by Missouri National Guard
1130 – 1300: Lunch on Your Own, One-on-One Assistance, Vendors, Tours
1300 – 1430: Utilizing VA Benefits and Other Forms of Financial Aid
1430 – 1600: Vendors, One-on-One Assistance, Tours