Upward Bound TRIO Programs
Upward Bound is an academic support program funded by the U. S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs division. Upward Bound provides the necessary support for economically disadvantaged and/or first-generation high school students to complete high school, enroll in college, and successfully obtain a four-year college degree. IMPACT - Upward Bound target high schools: Baker High School & Belarie High School, rising 9th-12th graders.
Two-thirds of the participants must be low-income and potential first-generation college students. The remaining participants must be either low-income or potential first-generation college students. Participants are selected based upon recommendations from school officials, the community, and social services agencies.
Student Eligibility
Students may be eligible if they:
- Are enrolled in grades 9–12
- Attend a target high school
- Are first-generation college students and/or meet federal income guidelines
- Demonstrate academic potential and motivation
Services Provided
- Academic tutoring and instruction
- College preparation and advising
- FAFSA and financial literacy support
- Career exploration
- Cultural enrichment
- Summer academic program
Impact UB Graduates
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
Malcolm X
