To participate in the Upward Bound Program, students must meet the following criteria:

• 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

                                       View TRIO Upward Bound Program Calendar