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Washington State University Okanogan County Upward Bound

  • Alex Eppel
  • Academic Coordinator: Experience Education Initiative Lead
  • aeppel@tonasket.wednet.edu

Program Description

WSU Upward Bound is a federal TRiO program funded the US Department of Education under Title 34, PART 645 of the Higher Education Act, in the amount of $257,500 per year for a period of 5 years. The mission of Upward Bound Okanogan is to generate the motivation and skills students need to complete high school, succeed in post-secondary education and to contribute as leaders in their community.

Services Provided

  • Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
  • Arts and cultural
  • Career exploration and counseling/internships
  • College admissions guidance and counseling
  • College fairs/campus visits
  • Community service/service hours
  • Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
  • Leadership development
  • Mentoring
  • Parent/family services
  • SAT/ACT and other test preparation
  • Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

  • High School: 35
  • Middle School: 0
  • Elementary School: 0
  • Post-secondary: 0
  • Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

  • Academically At-risk
  • ESL Students

First-Generation

  • More than 75%