Upward Bound

Funder: United States Department of Education
Amount: $1,708,485
Funding Period: 6/1/2007 - 5/31/2011

Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families, high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree, and low-income, first-generation military veterans who are preparing to enter postsecondary education. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which high school students enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuit.

Upward Bound projects provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language. Other services include:

• Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
• Academic, financial, or personal counseling
• Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
• Tutorial services
• Mentoring programs
• Information on postsecondary education opportunities
• Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
• Work study positions to expose participants to careers requiring a postsecondary degree