Upward Bound

If you're a high school student looking for support in preparing for college, the Upward Bound program might be your solution. Upward Bound (UB) is a free, federally-funded college preparation program for low-income students and students whose parents do not hold bachelor's degrees. It is operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Their mission is to boost the number of students graduating high school and succeeding in college. You could be one of them!

 

Participating in Upward Bound can help you:

• Pass your state assessment tests in reading, language arts and math
•  Stay in school until you graduate
• Plan out your high school classes so that you are on track to satisfy the A-G admission requirements needed for the California State and University of California schools
• Enroll in college the fall after you graduate high school

 

As an Upward Bound participant, you will have an opportunity to:

• Receive one-on-one advising and support at least once a month in areas such as academics, college and career planning.
• Receive weekly tutoring services from current Chaffey College students
• Participate in monthly Saturday Academy sessions at Chaffey College to focus on core academic subjects and workshops on personal and career development
• Earn up to 10 elective credits during our six-week summer academy program, which includes courses not offered in high school.
• Go with us to museums, landmarks and amusement parks
• Tour Cal State, University of California and private college campuses throughout Southern, Central and Northern California.
• Receive detailed guidance and support during your 12^th grade year on college applications, financial aid, scholarships and college housing.
• Attend a senior bridge program to help you make the transition into college including workshops on time management, budgeting, how to seek college resources, nutrition and take part in an Upward Bound alumni panel.
• Plus, much more

 

Eligibility

The Upward Bound program is open to students who:

• Want to go to college after high school
• Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Are enrolled at A.B. Miller High School in the Fontana Unified School District (eighth-grade students planning to attend AB Miller may sign up the summer before they begin school)
• Have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5
• Demonstrate financial need, according to federal income guidelines or are considered first-generation college students (neither parent holds a bachelor's degree)

 

Please note that students in AVID and/or other Federal and State pre-college programs may be placed on a wait list to allow those not currently being served by a program the opportunity to receive college outreach services.

 

 

To join Upward Bound:

Apply Online Here

• Please note that your completed application must be signed, contain verification of income (1040 Tax Forms, Proof of Income from governmental source or signed statement), and a personal statement in order to be processed.  
• If eligible and there's space in the program, the student and their parent(s) need to attend an informational interview with the director and advisor of the program. The student and at least one parent must attend. In-person and virtual meetings to accommodate parents are offered. 
  • Students will be notified within a week following the interview of their acceptance into the program. Those selected will be given student intake forms to submit by the following week.
• Once all the required documents are returned to our office, the student’s participation and performance will be monitored during a 60-day probationary period. If the student successfully completes the probationary period he or she will be awarded permanent admission into the program.

 

For questions, please reach out to:

 

Visit the Chaffey College Upward Bound page here:

https://www.chaffey.edu/studentsupport/upward-bound.php