Prospective Students

Think college is out of reach? We'll help you get there and beyond.

Program Services

Upward Bound staff provides advising, tutoring, community service opportunities, field trips, cultural activities, and more. We'll help you:

  • Complete high school
  • Explore career options
  • Explore colleges and majors
  • Score well on college entrance tests
  • Secure grants and scholarships for college
  • Complete the college admissions process
  • Expand your horizons

Eligibility Requirements

Students who meet all of the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • In grade 9-12;
    • Note: Students usually enter Upward Bound in grade 9 or 10 and continue through the duration of high school. Therefore, the 11th and 12th grade cohorts are usually full.
  • Attend Ben Lomond, Ogden, or Clearfield High School, or a junior high that feeds into one of these schools;
  • Neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree and/or family is low-income according to federal guidelines.
    • Note: Priority is given to applicants who are both first-generation college and low-income.

Program Requirements

Upward Bound students must have the potential to be successful in college, which includes maintaining a good GPA, school attendance and citizenship, and average or above-average placement test scores. To remain in the program students must meet the following requirements:

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA minimum;
  • Maintain good school attendance and citizenship;
  • Participate in Upward Bound services and program activities including: after-school study hall (when available), Saturday College Prep, individual academic counseling sessions, cultural activities, and community service;
  • Complete the six-week Summer Residential Academic Program each year.

Please note: The application consists of 3 parts: Student Information, Parent/Guardian Income and Education Verification, and Release of Student Records and Information. The application must be completed in one sitting - you cannot save your work and come back later.

Still not sure? Browse our Frequently Asked Questions for more information, or contact a staff member by phone or email.

 

"I'm Ogden High till I die, but Upward Bound is where I'm found."  -Diego, Class of 2020