Pima Community College (Upward Bound East Campus)

Program Description

The TRIO Upward Bound program is a federally funded college prep program designed to serve low-income, first-generation college students.

The East Campus at Pima Community College is eager to continue its partnership with Palo Verde High School, Santa Rita High School, and the PPEP Tec "Victor Soltero" High School. Criteria for enrollment in the program include meeting federal income eligibility levels and being a potential first generation college student (where neither parent nor guardian holds a bachelor's degree). Potential candidates for Upward Bound must commit to preparing themselves for post-secondary education before being accepted into the program. The program is free to those who are accepted and meet the program's requirements. Upward Bound provides students bus passes for those who need them and stipends for exemplary participation. Students only have to give their dedication and time for the remainder of their high school years to receive maximum benefits from the program.

Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

• High School: 63
• Middle School: 0
• Elementary School: 0
• Post-secondary: 0
• Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

• Academically At-risk
• Academically High-performing

First-Generation

• Between 50% and 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

• Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix
• Pima Community College
• University of Arizona

Matriculation & Completion

• 4-yr College Matriculation: 76%