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   What are the benefits of joining Upward Bound?


   ­ Academic Support

   ­ACT Prep

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College Campus Visits

  
­Career Exploration

  
­Cultural Field Trips

  
­Community Service and Work Study Experience

  
­Financial Aid Workshops

  
­ Monthly Stipends based on grades

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Paid Work Study Opportunity during SummerFest


   What is the student's commitment?


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Attend Upward Bound meetings twice a month held at your school

  
­Attend one Saturday Seminar a month

  
­Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher

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Participate in the Summer Program (2 or 6 week commitment)

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Stay in the program throughout high school with a commitment to attend college upon graduation


   How much does it cost?

 
     Nothing! All trips, travel, lodging, meals, and supplies are free to our students

     Upward Bound is part of the government educational program known as TRIO

    We are awarded grant funded money each year to pay for resources our students need in order to achieve academic success and prepare for college


Upward  Bound

Independence Community College

1057 W. College Ave

Independence, Kansas 67301

620-332-5439 or 800-842-6063X5439