Upward Bound (UB)
Get an early start on your path to college
Upward Bound is a year-round program aimed at helping high school students succeed academically and prepare for college. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, students are invited to join in 9th grade, and they're supported until graduation.
The program serves students from low-income families, whose parents do not hold bachelor's degrees, and who may have a high risk of academic failure. The program's goal is to increase the number of students who complete high school and pursue higher education.
Services
Upward Bound provides services during the academic year, over the summer months and after high school graduation. Our services include:
- SAT/ACT test prep
- Academic advising
- College tours and field trips
- Six-week summer program
- Classes in financial and economic literacy
- Assistance with completing scholarship applications and financial aid forms
- Assistance with applying for admission to a post-secondary institution
Do I Qualify?
To qualify for Upward Bound, a student must be U.S. citizen/national or permanent resident of the United States, attend a participating high school and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be a first-generation college student. (This means neither parent has a four-year college degree.)
- Demonstrate a need for academic support.
- Have a parent/guardian whose income meets specific state guidelines.
Apply to Upward Bound
Upward Bound at Palm Beach State College offers two programs, Upward Bound A and Upward Bound B, based on which high school you attend. Please select the appropriate program below to learn more and apply.
Upward Bound A - Lake Worth
Participating schools:
- John I. Leonard High School
- Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
Jump to: Upward Bound A Information
Upward Bound B - Glades Region
Participating schools:
- Glades Central Community High School
- Pahokee High School
Academic Component
- Weekly afterschool tutoring sessions and twice monthly Saturday classes.
- Tutoring topics include reading, writing, math, science, study skills and other subjects based upon students' needs, career goals and high school schedule.
Summer Enrichment Component
- Six-week program, Mondays thru Thursdays, starting in June
- Academic enrichment classes
- College preparatory classes
- Social and emotional awareness activities
- Peer mentoring
- Career exploration sessions
- Financial literacy workshops
- Overnight college tour
- Students are expected to maintain regular attendance to be eligible for the college tour.
Apply to Upward Bound A - Lake Worth
Please prepare the following documents:
- Copy of student’s Social Security card
- Copy of student’s birth certificate
- Copy of latest signed parent/guardian’s income
tax return - Copy of current student report card
- Completed counselor’s recommendation form
Academic Component
- Weekly afterschool tutoring sessions and twice monthly Saturday classes.
- Tutoring topics include reading, writing, math, science, study skills and other subjects based upon students' needs, career goals and high school schedule.
Summer Enrichment Component
- Six-week program, Mondays thru Thursdays, starting in June
- Academic enrichment classes
- College preparatory classes
- Social and emotional awareness activities
- Peer mentoring
- Career exploration sessions
- Financial literacy workshops
- Overnight college tour
- Students are expected to maintain regular attendance to be eligible for the college tour.
Apply to Upward Bound B - Glades Region
Please prepare the following information:
- Tax information: Taxable income (line 15) and family size.
- Parents/guardians highest education information
Upward Bound B
Belle Glade Campus - TEC216 (Technical Education Center)
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Email: upwardboundbg@pbsc.edu
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