Upward Bound

Overcome Barriers to Higher Education

We believe that every student should have equal opportunity for access to higher education. Through Upward Bound at East Texas A&M, you will experience instructional programming on a variety of academic, college readiness and leadership topics including college tours, scholarship information, TAKS preparation, PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation and more as you prepare for your future..

Services

Our mission is to ensure that you are provided an equal opportunity for access to higher education. We render services that will empower families, build leadership skills, encourage communities, and nurture students academically and socially. You will receive necessary skills to be successful in high school and obtain a college degree.

Instructional

Literature and Composition, Mathematic, Science Research and Technology, Foreign Language

Educational and Career

Academic Advisement, Personal and Student Career Preparedness Counseling, Assessment Testing, College Preparatory Information, Financial aid Seminars, Scholarship Information, Character Education and Leadership Development

Benefits

Academic Readiness for College, Free Academic Instructional Services, Cultural Enrichment Opportunities, College Tours, College Preparation, Scholarship Information, TAKS/ Preparation, PSAT/SAT/ACT Preparation

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the TRiO – Upward Bound “Pre-Collegiate” Program, applicants must:

  • Be a citizens or national of the United States
  • Be a potential first-generation college student or meet low income qualifications
  • Demonstrate a need for academic support
  • Be a high school 9th -11th grader

Two-thirds of all accepted participants must be low-income and first generation. See Federal Register Part III Department of Education 34 CFR Part 645.3

How To Apply

If you are interested in becoming a participant of the Upward Bound Program, please contact us at 903.886.5833 or send an email to [email protected].

Meet our Department

Alum Veronica Reed Executive Director for Trio

Contact Us

  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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