Selection of Upward Bound Participants will be based on the applicant’s:
Application to the program does not guarantee admission. However, eligible students who are not selected due to space limitations will be placed on a waiting list.
All services and trips are completely free to our students. Our students must meet the income and admissions requirements set by the federal government to qualify for program admission.
No – but both colleges would love to have you as a student. You would be close to your family. You have the option to attend any college that you choose!
No – Upward Bound assists students to find money to pay for college. Upon completion of the program, students may be eligible for an Upward Bound scholarship to cover 1-2 courses through JWCC the summer between their senior year of high school and freshman year of college to transfer to any university they choose.