Upward Bound is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that aims to provide essential support to high school students from low-income families and those whose parents do not hold a bachelor's degree. Their goal is to increase the rate of secondary education completion and enrollment in postsecondary institutions by offering academic instruction, tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and work-study programs. Upward Bound also focuses on serving students with limited English proficiency, disabilities, homelessness, or those in foster care or disconnected from traditional educational systems.
As part of the TRIO programs, Upward Bound offers opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and higher education pursuits. They provide instruction in subjects like math, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages, while also offering guidance on financial aid programs and assistance with secondary school reentry or alternative education programs. Upward Bound is committed to promoting educational excellence, equal access, and student achievement in preparation for global competitiveness.
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