Cuyahoga Community College (Upward Bound)

Organization Name:
Cuyahoga Community College (Upward Bound)
Address:
2900 Community College Ave
MLA Suite 301
City, State, ZIP:
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone:
(216) 987-4097
Website:
http://www.tri-c.edu/trio-programs/upward-bound/index.html

Contact Name:
Felisa Eafford
Title:
Director
Email Address:
felisa.eafford@tri-c.edu
Phone:
(216) 987-4097

Program Description

The Upward Bound TRIO Program (UB) is a year-round pre-college program for CMSD high school students. It is designed to assist students in graduating from high school, entering and graduating from college. Upward Bound works in cooperation with the schools, Tri-C, and the community to provide educational opportunities and support to achieve these goals.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 80
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 50% and 75%

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 78%