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what is upward bound

Upward Bound is a campus-based TRiO program designed to assist students with college potential who need additional academic preparation, advisement, and encouragement to succeed in high school and later in college.

The Upward Bound program participants are involved in the program from the time they are selected for participation until they graduate from high school. The program offers a six week summer residential component and Saturday sessions during the academic year. Students must also be either a first generation college student and/or low income.

There is no cost for participation in the program.

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