Upward Bound

The TRIO Upward Bound program is a federally-funded college preparation program designed to improve skills and to increase knowledge and motivation in high school students (potential first-generation college students) for their success in a post-secondary educational program. The program is funded to serve 60 9th-12th grade students at Ball High School per year. Participants should have the potential to succeed in a post-secondary educational program with guidance and support through holistic academic advising, college and career development, a rigorous curriculum, and exposure to experiential learning opportunities.

Overview

To instill in students a positive attitude towards learning and postsecondary education
To expose the students to new academic, social, and cultural learning experiences

To provide academic assistance for each student
To help the students increase their understanding of and ability to cope with their environment
To increase school performance and educate students in career and college choices
To provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately empowering them to obtain a Bachelor’s degree

TRIO programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

These programs are designed to serve primarily individuals from low-income families where neither parent has earned a four-year college degree.

Students in the Upward Bound program are 4x more likely to earn an undergraduate degree than those students with similar backgrounds who do not participate in Upward Bound activities.

TRIO Upward Bound Application

Students and parents must create a Dynamic Forms account, each with different emails, to complete the online application.

ApplY Here

Questions? Contact Us.

Upward Bound Office
pperez@gc.edu
409-944-1253
409-944-1502