关于上界
Upward Bound (UB) at Colorado Mesa University is a federally funded college preparatory program designed to support local first-generation, income-eligible students at Central High School and Grand Junction High School as they prepare to enter and succeed in college.
项目的资格
A potential first-generation college student or a low-income individual.
Potential First-Generation college student means:
- An individual neither of whose parents received a 4-year bachelor's degree.
Low-income individual means:
- An individual whose family's taxable income did not exceed 150% of the poverty level as determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
- An individual with a GPA below 2.5; or
- An individual who has not passed algebra by the completion of their sophomore year; or
- An individual who is not proficient in English Language Arts or math.
我们的服务
Upward Bound provides the following services and resources to participants
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学术辅导
Including reading, writing, study skills, math, science and more.
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建议
Preparation for high school and college course selection.
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大学做准备
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams and completing college applications.
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Financial literacy training
Training for federal and state financial aid programs, 奖学金 and completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
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College exploration trips
Help students find a campus that fits their unique needs.
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6-week summer program
Including on-campus living, 学术指导, a week-long college road trip, 还有社会活动.
资金来源
The United States Department of Education funds Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) 向上三重奏 at 92%, $1,344,158. Non-federal funding from CMU at 8%, $93,526.