Program Description
The TRIO Upward Bound program is a college preparatory program for high school students from low-income households who have the potential to be first-generation college students. In existence at Baldwin Wallace since 1968, Upward Bound gives participants the tools they need to achieve their highest potential. As a TRIO program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, all services are free to participants.
What are some of the services provided?
- Academic advising: helping you to schedule the proper courses to meet college entrance requirements
- Fee waivers for ACT and SAT tests
- College application fee waivers
- Career exploration
- College exploration
- Financial aid assistance
- Application fee waivers
- Scholarship application assistance
- College tour trips
- Cultural outings to museums, sporting events, theater performances and other educational trips