Who is eligible to participate?
You are eligible to apply if you are currently a good academic standing 10th or 11th grade student who attends a UB participating school and seriously considering attending college. In addition, your parents or guardians must meet ONE of two eligibility requirements, either income or educational.
If eligible, WHEN should I apply for Upward Bound at USM?
Most recruiting takes place in October and November. Staff from Upward Bound at USM will be providing information about the program and showing a slide presentation in its participating schools during October and November (refer to schedule below). See your guidance counselor for a pass to attend the Upward Bound informational slide show in your school. Teachers, guidance counselors, parents, and community members can also refer students to Upward Bound at USM.
2009-2010 Recruitment Schedule
If eligible, HOW should I apply for Upward Bound at USM?
Once we have determined that you are eligible to apply, you will need to complete an application packet. Application packets can also be picked up in your school's guidance office. Students who submit complete applications are interviewed by an Upward Bound representative. Students are notified in November as to whether or not they have been accepted into the program. Because of growing interest in the program and its small size, not all interested students can be enrolled. However, many students have entered the program after initially being placed on a wait list.
If ineligible, what should I do?
If you think you are ineligible you are welcome to still apply and allow Upward Bound at USM determine if you are eligible. Your high school counselor can also help you if you have any questions. In addition, you are welcome to call our Upward Bound at USM office if you have any questions.
