Florida International University Upward Bound
FIU, 11200 SW 8th St
Modesto Maidique Campus, GC 331
Miami
FL
33143
Contact Name:
Sofia Santiesteban
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Upward Bound is a federally funded program sponsored by US Department of Education TRIO programs. The Upward Bound Program at Florida International University started in the fall of 1995. The project is designed for students with academic potential who need additional preparation and motivation to succeed in high school and later, in college. It provides on-going academic preparation, counseling, and enrichment activities. Students may participate in the program from the time they are rising ninth graders until they enter their first year of college. It is one of several programs developed to motivate high school students to pursue a college education. The programs also expose students to the University environment through residential and non-residential programs and assists in facilitating the transition to college
Established:
1996
Number of Students Served:
80
Funding:
USDOE
Mission Statement:
The mission of Upward Bound is to assists first generation and underrepresented students with goal-setting, decision making, career planning, academic testing, college applications, scholarship information, and financial aid opportunities so that studentsâ plan to attend college becomes a reality.
Objectives:
Through academic, social, and cultural activities offered throughout the academic year and a summer residential program, Upward Bound prepares high school students to be admitted and attain a post-secondary education.
Specialty:
ACT, SAT, leadership, univ life, summer resident exper, coll search, acad supt, dual enroll, FAFSA
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
Social Services:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Other Requirements :
First Generation
Male:
30%
Female:
70%
First Generation:
90%
Two Year:
20%
Four Year:
78%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
2%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
15%
Black or African American:
85%