TRIO Upward Bound is a year-round pre-college program dedicated to preparing academically under-served and low-income high school students for college. The program aims to increase college enrollment and high school graduation rates by instilling motivation and academic skills in its participants.Services include tutoring, career guidance, summer instruction, personal advising, financial aid counseling, cultural activities, camping, team building, field trips, and other activities. The program is funded by grants through the U.S. Department of Education.
If you're interested in applying to the program, please complete the following steps.
1) Determine if you're eligible. Please use the following table at the bottom as a guide.
2) Download the application (parts 1 and 2), complete fully, and submit by deadline. You can access the application by clicking the link "2 attachments" near the bottom of the page.
It is essential that all forms be completely filled out before they are returned. For additional information, see your counselor, or contact us by email or phone
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Applications must be complete. You must ensure and confirm that we've received your high school transcripts and latest report cards.
Program |
Classic |
Math/Science |
GRADE LEVEL |
9th, 10th | 9th, 10th, 11th |
INTEREST |
pursuing a college degree in any subject | pursuing a college degree in a math or science subject |
| Applicants to either program must meet at least one of the following: | |
PARENT INCOME
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Meet federal income criteria. It's best to just apply. |
PARENT EDUCATION |
Must not possess a four-year college degree. |