Upward Bound
The goal of TRIO Upward Bound is to increase college enrollment and graduation rates for students from low-income households and/or those who will be the first in their families to attend college.
About
The program provides academic support, emotional encouragement and assistance with the college application and financial aid process as a means of overcoming social barriers to higher education. It strives to teach students the skills they will need as they aspire to go to college. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education (Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965).
In addition to academic instruction and support, Upward Bound seeks to reinforce core values of respect, physical and emotional safety, academic integrity, investment in student growth, personal accountability/responsibility and development of self-esteem.
Upward Bound reflects SDSU's mission to provide services which result in a well-rounded student:
- Supplemental academic instruction
- After-school tutoring
- Cultural enrichment activities
- College visits
- Guidance counseling
- ACT preparation
- College application and financial aid instruction
- Be a student in the 9th or 10th grade enrolled at one of the following high schools:
- Flandreau High School (Flandreau)
- Flandreau Indian School (Flandreau)
- Roosevelt High School (Sioux Falls)
- Washington High School (Sioux Falls)
- Meet the established by the federal government and/or be a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree).
- Complete the application package (including the requested forms) and an interview with Upward Bound staff.
- Be committed to attending postsecondary education.
- Demonstrate a willingness and desire to actively participate in all program activities.
Application Process
Once this information is received, you will be contacted via mail with further information.
Get your application
- Contact the Upward Bound Staff for an application or pick up an application from your high school counselor.
Complete the application
- Complete the application and attach the requested materials:
- Recommendation sheet (one from a teacher or one from your high school counselor)
- Recent transcript
- à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Step test results or other standardized test scores from eighth grade
- Proof of family income (such as income tax forms, pay stubs or a social security statement)
Submit your application
- Applications can be:
- Emailed to the Upward Bound Coordinator
- Turned into your high school Upward Bound representative
- Faxed to 605-688-6616
Mailed to the TRIO Upward Bound office:
Upward Bound
Larson Commons 104, Box 2806
Brookings, SD 57007
