TRiO Upward Bound
The TRiO Upward Bound program supports High School students and their families prepare for college. It is designed to serve:
- U.S. Citizens Students whose parents did not graduate from a four-year school Low-
income students, OR Academically disadvantaged students
Eligibility
Students must be committed to reaching the following goals in order to be admitted and participate in Upward Bound:
- Complete the current academic year and continue in school for the next academic year at the next grade level
- Complete a rigorous high school program of study (completing A-G requirements)
- Graduate with a regular high school diploma
- Enroll in a college by the fall term immediately following high school graduation
- Obtain a college degree
Upward Bound participants receive the following FREE services:
- Tutoring 4 days/week Academic, financial, and career guidance
- Career exploration and planning support
- Step-by-step assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
- Workshops to develop skills for success
- Trips to four-year schools
- Trips to cultural events
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Workshops for parents to provide college preparation information and support
- Saturday and Summer Instruction in core curriculum courses
How to Apply
1. Please electronically fill out, or print and complete, both the TRiO Upward Bound
Forms:
2. Turn in your electronic completed application by emailing both forms to Nicole
Robinson or David Czarnecki OR turn in printed forms to Room A4 at South Tahoe High
School.
*If you are applying during the summer months, please bring your completed forms to
the Student Services office at LTCC, in the Main Building.