Upward Bound (TRIO): quick facts
Upward Bound is one of the federal TRIO programs and focuses specifically on helping high school students prepare for and succeed in college. It serves students from low-income families and those who would be the first in their family to ea…
Administered by
U.S. Department of Education, delivered through funded colleges and nonprofits
Who it's for
High school students from low-income families and students who would be first-generation college graduates who need academic support to prepare for college. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
Free college-prep services: tutoring, advising, summer programs, and college guidance
Repayable?
Free services (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Find a local Upward Bound project at a participating college or nonprofit; learn more at ed.gov
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Official sources: U.S. Department of Education — Upward Bound (Federal TRIO). This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.