The TRiO Upward Bound (UB) program services are offered at No Cost to high school students who demonstrate an academic need for our services and have the potential and desire to pursue and complete post-secondary education at a college or university. If accepted into the program, students must be willing to make a long-term commitment to participate in the program (including attending the annual 6-week summer program).
 

We serve high school students who are in good disciplinary and academic standing and have grade point averages (GPA) of 2.25 or higher. Students must also:

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• Be a U.S. citizen or meet US Residency requirements (applies to all applicants)

• Be a high school student (at least 13 years old) attending one of our partnering schools and/or live in the target areas UB serves

• Meet income guidelines and/or be a potential first-generation college student (meaning neither parent the student lives with has a four year or advanced degree) *

• Have the desire to succeed in high school and go on to finish college.

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* Two-thirds (67%) of UB participants must meet potential first generation and low-income guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education. However, when space is available, we accommodate a limited number of eligible applicants that do not meet both requirements.