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The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded TRIO program designed to assist 9th - 12th grade students prepare for and attend a post secondary institution upon high school graduation.

The program at ACU serves approximately 55 high school students that make a three to four year commitment to the program. They also commit to enroll in and complete a post-secondary educational program at the school of their choice.

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Contact Us:

Upward Bound
ACU Box 29206
Abilene, Texas 79699-9206
325-674-2514
karen.wilkerson@acu.edu

Links:

National Upward Bound Website
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!  


Upward Bound is currently accepting applications from 9th and 10th grade students attending Abilene and Cooper High Schools.           For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by October 22. However, we will continue to accept applications through out the year.  Applications are available in the counselors' office on each school campus or online.  For more information, please call 674-2448 or 674-2514.


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