UB Eligibility and Application
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A student is eligible to participate in the Upward Bound Program if the student meets all of the following requirements:
- Is a freshman, sophomore, or junior student at one of two participating high schools and is recommended by a high school teacher, counselor or principal.
- Meet the U.S. Department of Education’s family income criterion. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html
- Demonstrates a need for academic support in preparation for entry into an educational program after http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.htmlhigh school graduation
Once TRIO has received the documents below, we can move forward with scheduling a get to know you interview so that we may have an opportunity to learn more about you.
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Complete the application forms ONLINE by using the three links below:
Offline Forms:
- Print Full Application and Recommendation Forms
- Bring or email a copy of the following to the TRIO Upward Bound Office:
- Completed Application
- Completed Teacher & Counselor Recommendation Forms
- Proof of Parent Income i.e. most recent tax return, Social Security, Unemployment, SNAP or Disability Award Letter
Student must attend one of our target CPS schools:
Morgan Park High School
Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy