University of Montevallo Upward Bound

Organization Name:
University of Montevallo Upward Bound
Address:
Station 6268
City, State, ZIP:
Montevallo, AL 35115
Phone:
(205) 665-6289
Website:
http://umubsenior.blogspot.com/

Contact Name:
Mary Jo Buff
Title:
Upward Bound Academic Coordinator
Email Address:
buffmj@montevallo.edu

Program Description

Upward Bound is a Federal TRIO Program that provides academic and personal support necessary for potential first-generation college students and/or economically disadvantaged youth to complete both high school and college.

At the University of Montevallo, Upward Bound serves 9th-12th grade students in Chilton, Bibb, and select Shelby County schools.

All services are provided at no cost to program participants and their parents.

Services Provided

College admissions guidance and counseling
College transition and retention support

Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 140
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

First-Generation

More than 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Jefferson State Community College
Miles College
Shelton State Community College
Troy University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Montevallo