Who qualifies for the Upward Bound Program?

• Be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident.
  

• Be enrolled in Abilene or Cooper High School.

• Be currently in the 9th or 10th grade.
  

• Be in need of academic assistance to ensure entrance into and success in college (as determined by the Upward Bound program).

• Be a potential first-generation college bound student
  (neither parent having obtained a four-year college degree).
  

• Be economically disadvantaged (as determined by U.S. Department of Education income guidelines).
• Be willing to make a commitment to complete high school and have the potential for success in college.
• Be willing to participate in the program for the remainder of their high school career (two to three years) and to enroll in a post secondary education program immediately upon graduating from high school.