UPWARD BOUND

WHAT SERVICES DOES UPWARD BOUND PROVIDE?

1. Weekly meetings and online forums during the academic school year that provide:
   • Academic advising
   • Goal Setting
   • Connections to Tutoring
   • Career planning
   • Enrichment classes and activities
   • Information about colleges, universities, and trade/technical schools
   • Assistance with post-secondary enrollment process, including:
     • Test prep for ACT
     • College application forms
     • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
     • Housing applications
     • Scholarships
   • Earn up to $90 per quarter for attending meetings and achieving a 2.0 GPA or higher.
2. A summer program with opportunities to visit college campuses and experience fun, educational activities in urban and outdoor settings.
3. 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 incomeorare first-generation college students (neither parent has earned a 4-year degree) orshow academic need (GPA of 2.5 or less, have not completed pre-algebra or algebra by the beginning of 10th grade, below proficient level on state assessments in reading or language arts or math)

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 or Upward Bound Academic Coach.
2. Mail to: CWC Upward Bound
   2660 Peck Ave.
   Riverton, WY 82501
3. Scan and send email to Anna Hemming: ahemming@cwc.edu

After the UB staff reviews completed applications, the potential participant and parent/guardian(s) will be contacted. If you have any questions, please call us at (307) 855-2114 or (307)855-2214.

Thank you for your interest in Upward Bound!