About
Upward Bound serves students from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with skills needed for success in post-secondary education. Upward Bound provides support for students at the secondary level including skills for academic success, financial aid and scholarship information, ACT preparation and college admissions. Required form is available at high schools or at the above address. Applicants should know if they have qualified within a month.
You Provide
- Completed recommendation forms
- Proof of income
Eligibility
- Applicant must have finished 8th grade, but not entered the 12th grade
- Must demonstrate the academic potential to be successful in post-secondary education
- Applicant must meet low-income and/or first-generation college attendance guidelines
- Must demonstrate a need for program services
- Must attend one of the schools identified in Upward Bound grant: Rush Springs, Bray-Doyle, Velma-Alma, Fox, Ringling, Ryan, Wayne, Roff, Davis, Mill Creek, Springer, Wilson, Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Tishomingo, Milburn or Wapanucka.
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