Advising
Due to deteriorating and unsafe road conditions in Anchorage and the surrounding areas, the Anchorage campus will close at 5 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Athletics competitions and some other activities will continue as scheduled. Check email for additional info.
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Upward Bound (UB) prepares students to successfully complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education by providing academic advising, career exploration, tutoring, college planning, college tours, cultural enrichment experiences, leadership opportunities and more. The program also emphasizes academic preparation in science, math, world languages and literature by offering a highly challenging and engaging academic summer component. Graduating seniors who intend to enroll in college immediately after high school will have the opportunity to complete a summer bridge program meant to facilitate the transition to college. All services are offered at no cost to the participant
Advising
Career Exploration
Financial Aid/Literacy training
College Application Assistance
Scholarship Search Assistance
College Visits/Tours
Leadership Training
Service Learning Opportunities
Eligibility and Requirements
To participate in Upward Bound a student must be:
Due to being a Federally Funded Program, UAA TRIO UB participants must also be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or are currently in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident. Evidence of residency is verified by:
UB is currently accepting applications for participation in our programs at Bartlett High School and West High Schools. Please follow the steps below to apply to UB
Scroll to the bottom of the page to access the TRIO UB Application and enter both parent and student email addresses. Or download and print a paper application.
TRIO Upward Bound is a fully-funded TRIO program of the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $309,505.00 annually. Sec.402D HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 SEC.402D.20 U.S.C 1070a-14