Eligibility
To be eligible for TRIO Upward Bound, participants must:
- Have completed 8th grade and be between the ages of 13-19.
- Attend Fort Dodge Senior High, Perry High School, or Marshalltown High School
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
And fall into at least one of the following categories:
- Be a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year college degree)
- Meet income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education
- Demonstrate academic need as determined by transcript review or school counselor recommendation
Two-thirds of students served by Upward Bound must qualify as first-generation and meet income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. To learn more about income guidelines, visit the U.S. Department of Education website.
Application
Are you eligible?
Find the TRIO Upward Bound application below. If you need a copy mailed to you, please contact the Upward Bound office at (515) 294-5546.
Upward Bound Application