Who can join the program?

High school students, grades 9, 10, and 11,
students whose family incomes fall within the U.S. department of Education low income classification, first generation college bound students, students who may not always make the grade, but who do exhibit an interest and have potential for a college education.

Federal Trio Programs 2005 Annual Income Levels

You should NOT apply if you:

• Are heavily involved in sports and after school activities and cannot commit to attending ALL Upward Bound activities.
• Do not have the support of your family in your decision to make the commitment to join the program.
• Do not want to go to college.

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