Baldwin Wallace University Upward Bound

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

Services Provided

• Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
• Arts and cultural
• College admissions guidance and counseling
• College fairs/campus visits
• College transition and retention support

• Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
• Other
• Scholarships and last-dollar grants
• Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

• High School: 96
• Middle School: 0
• Elementary School: 0
• Post-secondary: 0
• Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

• Academically At-risk
• Academically High-performing
• ESL Students

First-Generation

• Between 25% and 50%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

• Cleveland State University
• Cuyahoga Community College District
• Kent State University at Kent
• University of Akron Main Campus
• University of Toledo