Who We Serve

Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. 

You are eligible to apply to the Upward Bound Program if you: 

• come from a low-income family as determined by the U.S. Department of Education income level table 
• are enrolled in one of our target schools (Jefferson, Carson, Gardena, Leuzinger, or Hawthorne High School) 
• are a potential first-generation college student (neither parent or guardian has earned a bachelor's degree) 
• are motivated and interested in attending college 
• are a US citizen or permanent resident with a valid social security card 

To apply to the Upward Bound Program, just follow the simple steps below: 

• Step 1: Complete the Intake Form to learn more
  • https://forms.gle/M9pRRNm9WhCn5yNJA
• Step 2: Complete the Upward Bound Application if you are ready to apply
  • https://botform.compansol.com/201626228521852
• Step 3: Gather your supporting documents. You will need to gather the following documents to complete your application:
  • Copy of your Social Security Card 
  • The previous year Income Tax form when applying to the program to verify your parent’s Taxable Income