The Veterans Upward Bound program based at NDSU has named Shelle Michaels as the site coordinator for the University of North Dakota satellite office.

Michaels’ work experience includes being national communication officer and North Dakota state director of the Soldiers’ Angels program. In addition to her new duties, Michaels will continue her volunteer work with Soldiers’ Angels.

Veterans Upward Bound offers veterans a chance to reach out for a better tomorrow. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to serve all eligible veterans free of charge. The veterans also can draw educational benefits, such as Montgomery GI Bill and Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation.

Veterans Upward Bound provides no-credit course work and support services to help veterans complete high school equivalency examinations and to prepare for post-secondary education. Appropriate program and school selection is part of the project and veterans can transfer benefits to any accredited school.

The project assists with obtaining information on other educational opportunities, academics, advising, financial aid, career counseling, school admissions and provide referral services to veterans who want to further their education.

Veteran Upward Bound project director Bruce Steele said, "We live in challenging and exciting times. Some veterans start a college education soon after leaving the military, while others pursue their education goals after raising a family or building a career. NDSU Veterans Upward Bound is committed to serving all veterans through education and supportive services."

For more information, contact Michaels, at (701) 777-6465 or shelle.michaels@ndsu.edu.