Qualify

Following is a list of the Participant Qualifications:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Attend high school at Allegany, Fort Hill, Mountain Ridge, or C.C.T.E.
- Have post-secondary/college potential
- Have need for academic support to pursue post-secondary education
- Currently be in grades 8 through 12 (Grade 8 students may apply but may not participate until grade completion)
- Have a personal interview with parent(s) and Upward Bound Director and/or Assistant Director
- Meet one or both of the following criteria:
- First generation college status—which means that parent(s) or adoptive parents do not possess a bachelor's (4 year) degree
- Families with modest incomes—which varies according to household size and is based on taxable income
You can review current income allowances on the U.S. Department of Education web site.