Upward Bound is a Federal TRIO program designed to generate the skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education among high school students who are potential first generation college students. The Miles College Upward Bound Project has been in operation for over 40 years.

Currently, the program is funded to serve 75 students who attend nine target high schools located in Jefferson County.

During the Academic year, Upward Bound (UB) participants meet Saturdays for social, cultural and academic advising, tutoring, special activity sessions and counseling. The sessions may include group communication, skill development exercises, and individual and group counseling. Students who attend classes regularly to Upward Bound are invited to attend the Summer Residential Session held on the College Campus. Students live on campus for six weeks and attend individualized academic and elective classes and experience all aspects of the college environment.

Students qualify for Upward Bound if they meet the federal low income criteria and it neither parent has a received a bachelor’s degree.

 
 

Top Ten Reason to Join UB

  1. Academic, Cultural and Social Enrichment
  2. Academic Advising and Tutoring
  3. College Campus Tours
  4. Supportive Parent Group
  5. Saturday Sessions and Group Counseling
  6. Summer Residential Component
  7. Cultural Enhancement Field Trips
  8. Financial Aid Awareness
  9. Group and Individual Counseling
  10. No cost to Participants
 

Why not Enroll now ????

Academic Advising and Tutoring:

  1. In the Academic Year Component, during Saturday Classes, you’ll receive tutoring in classes you are currently taking plus advice on planning your future course-work to prepare for college.

College and Career Counseling:

  1. Ready for Cultural and Social Enrichment? Spend some time enjoying the exciting cities and states throughout the nation and the colleges and universities found in these places.

College Campus Tours:

  1. In addition to Saturday classes, students attend Financial Aid Workshops along with their parents and group counseling.

Parent Programs:

  1. In Upward Bound Workshops students learn the college admissions process and experience the college environment.
  2. The Summer Residential Component offers students the opportunity to live on Miles College Campus in the Residential Hall for six weeks.
  3. Explore exciting places through culturally enriching field trips.

Summer Residential Programs:

  1. Qualified participants earn a stipend for incidental costs and even more, receive fee waivers for college preparatory exams. (ACT)

Field Trips:

  1. All you need is a strong desire to attend and finish the college of your choice and commitment to earn good grades.
  2. Earn a stipend each week during the 6-week Summer Residential Program and academic year. Program participant’s quality to receive fee waivers for college applications and college preparatory exams (ACT).
  3. All Upward Bound activities are offered at no cost to you and your family. Take advantage of this opportunity and apply now.