Prospective Students

Upward Bound provides its participants with a wide range of free services aimed at improving their academic skills and their motivation and determination to pursue post-secondary education.
Prospective Students

Am I eligible for Upward Bound?

You are eligible to participate in a TRiO Upward Bound program if you meet the following requirements:

1. Are a US citizen or meet residency requirements.
2. Meet federal income guidelines
3. Are a first-generation college student
4. Have a need for academic support.





Application Process

1. Apply

Submit your online application ASAP with supporting material.

2. Interview

Check your email for a confirmation from Upward Bound and invitation for an interview two-three weeks after submitting a complete application! The Interview is for us to get to know YOU!

3. Decision

You will receive an email and phone notification a week after your interview with a decision.

4. Orientation

If accepted, your parents and you will need to attend.

5. Attend your FIRST event

Check our calendar for the first event you will be able to attend. You MUST complete orientation before attending your first event.

 

Required Documents

In order to complete your Upward Bound application, you will have to submit All listed items below:

Students

1. High School or Junior High Transcript
2. Most Recent Report Card
3. STARR Test Scores
4. Two Letters of Recommendation Forms

Parents

1. Most Recent Tax Return
2. School Records Release Form

Ready to Apply?






UB 1 Target Schools

Students must be located in one of the following target high schools:

  1. Sam Houston
  2. Grand Prairie HS
  3. Grand Prairie Fine Arts HS
  4. Dubiski HS

Apply Now

UB 1 Student Application
UB 1 Parent Application

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form




Interested in learning more about UB before Applying? Submit our interest form.









UB 2 Target Schools

Students must be located in one of the following target high schools:

  1. Arlington HS
  2. James Bowie HS
  3. Juan Seguin HS
  4. Lamar HS
  5. South Grand Prairie HS
  6. Timberview HS
  7. Summit HS

Apply Now

UB 2 Student Application
UB 2 Parent Application

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form




Interested in learning more about UB before Applying? Submit our interest form.