TRiO Upward Bound

As a college-prep program, the purpose of TRiO Upward Bound is to:

• Develop students' academic & professional skills
• Motivate students to attend and complete secondary education
• Encourage students to pursue and complete a post-secondary diploma

The Top Ten FREE Services TRiO Upward Bound offers during the school year, from September to June are:

1.Academic Advising
2.Tutoring
3.Workshops and Seminars
4.Cultural Enrichment Activities
5.SAT/ACT Preparation Classes
6.College Search Guidance and Visits
7.Financial Aid Advisement
8.Career Exploration
9.Fee Waivers for College Applications and Entrance Exams
10.Transportation to Activities

TRiO Upward Bound provides a six-week summer enrichment program at Genesee Community College.

The summer session includes:

• Enrichment classes in math, science with a lab, composition, literature, foreign language and other electives
• Fun field trips to various cultural and educational events
• FREE Meals
• FREE transportation to and from GCC and all activities
• Stipends available for attendance and participation

To qualify for the TRiO Upward Bound program you must:

• Have the DESIRE and POTENTIAL to attend college and SUCCEED!
• Be a high school student from the districts of Alexander, Attica, Batavia, Letchworth, Oakfield-Alabama, Perry, or Warsaw
• Be from a family that meets the federal income guidelines

AND/OR

• Be from a family where the custodial parent does not have a four year college degree

For more information about the TRiO Upward Bound Program contact: