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:
• Questionnaire
• Application
 
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.
 
 
Information for Parents

Student Parent Handbook