What is TRIO Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to help low-income, first generation college students graduate from high school, gain entrance to and successfully graduate from college. The program assists eligible participants in developing the skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school. Participants are provided counseling, tutoring, academic year and summer coursework, college preparatory activities and weekly academic year contact.
What are the benefits?
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Who is eligible?
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*Upward Bound costs are 100% financed by federal money. Annually the funding amount differs but year specific data is available to the public upon request. For 2021-22 the project received $297,601 in federal funds.