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Upward Bound- University of Cincinnati
Teachers College, Suite 230/238
Cincinnati
OH
45221-0118
http://www.uc.edu/upwardbound.html
Contact Name:
Cynthia E. Partridge
Contact Email:

Cynthia.Partridge@uc.edu

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About:
Program Description:
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
Mission Statement:
Upward Bound is a pre-college program administered by the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Cincinnati. It is designed to motivate and provide academic skills for eligible students interested in education beyond high school.
Objectives:
Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.
Services Provided:
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Grade Levels Served:
High School (9-12):
Yes
Best Time to Meet With Students:
Participation:
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Requirements for Participation:
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Other Requirements :
First generation student
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