Mission: Succeeding Together Against All Odds

WHAT SERVICES DOES UPWARD BOUND PROVIDE?

1. Weekly meetings and online forums during the academic school year that provide:
   • Academic advising
   • Goal Setting
   • Tutoring
   • Career planning
   • Enrichment classes and activities
   • Information about colleges, universities, and trade/technical schools
     • Test prep
     • College application forms
     • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
     • Housing applications
     • Scholarships
   • Cash incentives for attending meetings and achieving a 2.0 GPA or higher. Earn up to $90 per quarter.
2. A summer program with opportunities to travel, make new friends, and change your life forever!
   • College visits with urban experiences
   • Camping trip with fun, educational activities

WHO CAN JOIN?

Students that meet the following federal TRiO eligibility criteria may be considered for selection if they:

• Are 9th, 10th, 11th graders, or rising 12th graders that want to attend college
• Commit to attending weekly meetings and at least one summer program component annually until graduation
• Qualify as low income or
  • are first-generation college students (neither parent has earned a 4-year degree) OR
  • show academic need (low grades, low test scores, or have not completed Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry)

HOW TO JOIN:

Complete the Upward Bound Application and W-9 IRS Form to receive quarterly stipends.  Options for submitting forms include:

1. Return in-person to your school’s guidance counselor, a UB Coordinator, or Academic Coach.
2. Mail to: CWC Upward Bound
               2660 Peck Ave.
               Riverton, WY 82501
   
3. Scan and email to upwardbound@cwc.edu

After the Upward Bound staff reviews completed applications, the potential participant and guardian(s) will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please call us at (307) 855-2047.  Thank you for your interest in Upward Bound!