Education: College / Higher Ed
Georgia State University - Upward Bound
About this resource
Upward Bound program provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program also provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher educational pursuits. Upward Bound serves veterans and high school students from low-income families or families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of a college education.
Eligibility
- 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students from project’s target schools in DeKalb County, Atlanta Public and Gwinnett County school systems
- Students must meet the first-generation and federal income requirement guidelines
- Students who are homeless children or youth, students who are in foster care or other disconnected students
- Students will be required to receive recommendations from their school counselors and teachers
Address
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30609
United States