University of Texas Arlington Upward Bound

Organization Name:
University of Texas Arlington Upward Bound
Address:
P O Box 19356
503 W. Third Street, Carlisle Hall, Suite 706
City, State, ZIP:
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone:
817.272.2610
Website:
http://www.uta.edu/upward/

Contact Name:
Fidel Zapata
Title:
RIDGE Coordinator; TRIO Pre-College Programs
Email Address:
fidelz@uta.edu
Phone:
817.272.2633

Program Description

Upward Bound is a federally funded program founded in 1965 by the U.S. Department of Education. Located at several institutions throughout the country, the Upward Bound Program at UT Arlington has been providing services to area high school students since 1982. Participants are potential first generation college students and several belong to low-income families. The program focuses on equipping these students with the necessary skills to succeed, both academically and personally, after high school graduation.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
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: 140
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

First-Generation