Student Admission

Eligibility
Eligibility for admission to the Upward Bound Program is determined by the following:

• Annual family income and/or
• Potential first-generation college student
• Currently of freshman or sophomore status at a Upward Bound partnership high school
• Or students who are in risk of academic failure

Recruitment
Recruitment sessions in the Upward Bound target schools take place continuously throughout the year. At each school scheduled visit an Upward Bound staff member will come to the school and hold an informational session freshman and sophomore about the program. Currently, our Upward Bound program services 50 students at the target area schools.

Recruiting for the 2011-2012 academic year is closed.

To apply for the Upward Bound Program, students can either get an application from their high school guidance counselor or download an application to be completed and given to the guidance counselor to send to the Upward Bound office.

Download the Upward Bound Admission Application (PDF)

• Personal Essay (PDF)
• Letter of Recommendation (PDF)

Students must submit the following with their application to be considered for admission to the Upward Bound Program:

• Copy of Federal Income Tax Return Statement or notarized official document that shows annual income. See Federal Income guidelines
• High School Transcript
• Guidance Counselor's/Teacher Recommendation
• Student Essay

Please contact an Upward Bound staff member with any questions at 262-595-2072.