43-500 MONTEREY AVENUE
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
TEL (760) 773-2541 FAX (760) 776-7247
Do you want to make it into college?
IF YOU DO, AND YOU MEET CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS,
UPWARD BOUNDCAN GIVE YOU A LOT OF HELP!
Upward Boundis aprogram that is 100% funded by the U.S.Department of Education. It is designed to help you through every step of your high school career and to go on to the college of your choice. If this sounds like a good deal to you, read on!
Minimum Federal requirements for Upward Bound applicants:
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. Resident
You must be first in your family to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree
You must attend one of the following high schools:
Size of Family Unit / YearlyTaxable Income
1 / 16,755
2 / 22,695
3 / 28,635
4 / 34,575
5 / 40,515
6 / 46,455
7 / 52,395
8 / 58,335
U.S. Dept. of Human & HealthServices, 01/26/2012
Coachella ValleyHigh School
Desert Hot SpringsHigh School
Indio High School
Your family income must fall below the following low income guidelines:
How to apply to Upward Bound:
Fill out an application form (may be attached, from your counselor or print the one on-line:
The application includes the following sections:
The application itself
A place for you to tell us about yourself
Recommendation form to be filled out by a Teacher, Counselor or Principal
Attach clear copies where needed of your:
Current School Grade Transcripts (Report Card for 8th graders)
Parent(s) latest Federal Income Tax Return, SIGNED.
Birth Certificate or U.S. Permanent Residency Card
Social Security Card, SIGNED
A handwritten essay telling us about an event that impacted you
For a full description of the UPWARD BOUND Program,
see the other side of this form.
UPWARD BOUNDprovides tutoring, instruction, counseling, career information, motivation, and the opportunity to experience a college atmosphere while still in high school.
UPWARD BOUNDconcentrates on these basic areas: Reading, Study Skills, English, Mathematics, and Science.
UPWARD BOUNDworks with the students individually or in small groups, paying attention to their specific academic needs.
UPWARD BOUNDstresses the importance of developing self-confidence and a sense of achievement.
TheUPWARD BOUNDProgram consists of two parts--
theAcademic Year Component and the Summer Component.
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43-500 MONTEREY AVENUE
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
TEL (760) 773-2541 FAX (760) 776-7247
The Academic Year Component includes:
Saturday instructional sessions
Options available for tutoring
Assistance to students in preparing their academic programs, defining their career goals,applying for admissions to universities or colleges of their choice, and obtaining financial aid.
Field trips to places of educational and cultural value.
Visits to institutions of postsecondary education, and visits from representatives of such institutions
Contact with students’ parents, teachers, and counselors.
Laptop & Calculator Loan Program to assist in homework assignments.
Lunch
The Summer Component includes:
Possible high school credit offerings
A six-week summer program
Extensive tutoring and counseling
Access to all College facilities, including sports, cultural and recreational activities.
Field trips, competitions, and entertainment.
The opportunity to experience life in a college setting.
A one week university residential program for eligible students.
Lunch and/or Meals during university residential week.
ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE FREE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO THEUPWARD BOUNDPROGRAM.
UPWARD BOUND
IS 100%
FEDERALLY FUNDED
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TEL (760) 773-2541 FAX (760) 776-7247
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