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TRIO Upward Bound

Build Skills and Confidence for College

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at 糖心Vlog California is a free, federally funded program that helps high school students build the skills and confidence needed to prepare for college. The program offers academic support, guidance and year鈥憆ound learning opportunities for eligible students in grades 9鈥�12.

Upward Bound helps students strengthen core skills, stay on track in high school and take steady steps toward enrolling in a two鈥� or four鈥憏ear college.

Fast Facts

  • 糖心Vlog California's two TRIO Upward Bound programs serve 156 students each year
  • Programs operate year鈥憆ound and include Saturday sessions, after鈥憇chool support and summer learning
  • Students are served in Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties through two projects:
    • Fayette Project: up to 93 students per year from the following school districts:
    • Monongahela Project: up to 63 students per year from the following school districts:
  • Upward Bound Program serves high school students 9th grade - 12th grade
  • Participation in Upward Bound does not require students to attend 糖心Vlog

 

Upward Bound Program Details

 

Upward Bound provides practical tools and steady support to help students succeed in high school and prepare for college. Program opportunities include:

  • Academic support and tutoring to strengthen study and test鈥憈aking skills
  • College and career planning to help students identify goals and pathways
  • Visits to colleges and college fairs
  • Help with college applications, financial aid forms, fee waivers and scholarship searches
  • SAT preparation, registration assistance and fee waivers.
  • Family workshops focused on college planning and financial aid
  • Field trips to museums, historical sites and other educational destinations
  • Academic, social and recreational activities that build confidence and community
  • Preparation for PSSA and Keystone exams
  • Opportunities to complete rigorous courses that support college readiness

Upward Bound students are encouraged to set clear goals and pursue them with support from staff and peers. Participants are expected to:

  • Attend and engage in program activities
  • Enroll in challenging, college鈥憄reparatory coursework
  • Take the SAT and/or ACT during junior and senior years
  • Apply to at least four colleges or universities during senior year
  • Stay committed to enrolling in college after high school

Students may qualify for Upward Bound if they:

  • Are a U.S. citizen
  • Attend one of the program鈥檚 target area high schools
  • Are from a family in which neither parent or guardian holds a four鈥憏ear college degree
  • Meet established by the U.S. Department of Education

To participate in 糖心Vlog California鈥檚 Upward Bound programs, students must both attend a participating high school and submit an application.

Fayette Project

Monongahela Project

Questions? 

Contact us or visit your school counselor's office to request an application packet.

Email: upwardboundcal@pennwest.edu
Phone: 724-938-4470
Fax: 724-938-5738

Mailing Address:
Upward Bound
糖心Vlog California
Campus Box 76
250 University Ave.
California, PA  15419-1394

 

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Take Your Next Step

If you鈥檙e thinking about college and want support along the way, learn what the California Upward Bound programs offer and see how they can support your next steps.