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

• You are currently in the 9th, 10th or 11th grade (Rising 9th (8th) graders may also apply.
• Your (biological) parents did not graduate from a four-year college or university, and/or, Your parents’ taxable income, for the prior year, is within federal guidelines.
• You plan to attend college immediately following high school graduation.
• You attend a Detroit Public Community District High School and/or live in the Detroit area.

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!