Join Our TRIO Family!

Are you interested in applying to the TRIO Upward Bound Program? Please see requirements below: 

• Your parents' taxable income for the prior year is within federal guidelines
  (150% of poverty level).
• Enrolled in a Detroit Community District Public High School
• In the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade upon application (and exiting 8th grade)       
• Have at least a 2.5-grade point average
• Your parents did not graduate from a 4-year college/university (first-generation).                        
• Must show academic need
• You plan to attend college immediately following high school completion.
•  Must participate fully in Academic and Summer Year Programs.

Target Area - Detroit Community District Public Schools

Partner Schools:

• Central Collegiate Academy
• Denby High School
• East English Village Preparatory Academy
• Mumford High School

Once Accepted: 

• You can participate fully in both the Academic and Summer phases of the program until high school graduation.
• Probationary Period: 30 days of active participation in the Academic Phase and 10 days of active participation in the Summer Phase; you will be re-evaluated for full program participation

If you are eligible, please download or complete the Student Application. Follow up is required after the initial submissions of the application. Other information such as transcripts, test scores, current report card, one-page personal statement and parent’s income (previous year for 1040/1040A Federal Tax Form; current year for DHS, SSI, Unemployment and Child Support, etc.) are required for full acceptance.

Download the Application Here!