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What are the benefits of joining
Upward Bound?
Academic Support in Core Classes
ACT
Prep
College Campus Visits
Career Exploration
Cultural Field Trips
Community Service and Work Study
Experience
Financial Aid Workshops
Monthly Stipends based on grades
Work Study Paycheck during
SummerFest
What is the student's
commitment?
Attend Upward Bound meetings twice
a month held at your school
Attend one Saturday Seminar a
month
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Participate in the Summer
Program (2 or 6 week commitment)
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
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