Upward Bound Program
Jefferson State Community College Upward Bound program is funded
by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound is a
federally funded college preparation program targeted to high school
students. The goal of the program is to provide instruction and
educational support services to assist students in successful high
school completion, college entrance and college graduation. Personal
counseling, academic advice and assistance in secondary school and
college course selection are some of the services provided by the
program. Interested students should contact the counselor at their
high school for more information.
Program Description
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in
their preparation for college entrance. The program provides
opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege
performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families;
high school students from families in which neither parent holds a
bachelor's degree; and low-income, first-generation military
veterans who are preparing to enter postsecondary education. The
goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants
complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from
institutions of postsecondary education.
Types of Projects
Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in
mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and
foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural
enrichment, and work-study programs also are supported.
Additional Information
- All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in math,
laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign
language. Other services include:
- Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other
subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
- Academic, financial, or personal counseling
- Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
- Tutorial services
- Mentoring programs
- Information on postsecondary education opportunities
- Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid
applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Work study positions to expose participants to careers
requiring a postsecondary degree