What is TRIO Upward Bound?
TRIO Upward Bound is a FREE federally funded program designed to assist 76 eligible students to successfully complete high school and prepare for success and enroll in college. Academic instruction, tutoring, career counseling and training, cultural enrichment, and skill-building in the areas of leadership and college preparation are the primary services provided.
The TRIO Upward Bound Mission
The mission of TRIO Upward Bound is to prepare students for college and lifelong learning; and to instill the ideas of achievement in all aspects necessary to succeed collegiately, culturally and socially. The mission also includes building an atmosphere that enhances positive self-esteem while fostering unity and collaboration. In essence, TRIO Upward Bound helps students actualize their full potential.