For many teens, going to college can seem almost impossible; however, thanks to the Upward Bound Program the path to postsecondary education is made clearer. Upward Bound is a federally funded program founded in 1965 by the U.S. Department of Education. Located at several institutions throughout the country, the Upward Bound Program at UT Arlington has been providing services to area high school students since 1982. Participants are potential first generation college students and several belong to low-income families. The program focuses on equipping these students with the necessary skills to succeed, both academically and personally, after high school graduation. Services include after-school tutoring, academic instruction in core curriculum, TAKS/PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation, college tours, workshops, summer residential program, monthly community service opportunities, cultural & educational field trips and a host of other activities. Participants also receive a monthly stipend.

Upward Bound Program

...striving to create Upward Bound scholars, self-actualized learners that realize education is the key to social change, that learning extends beyond the limits of the classroom, and ultimately, students that endeavor for excellence.

Each year, Upward Bound improves the lives of students, their families, and ultimately the community. Participants receive the opportunity to forever change their family history through education. The presence of this program and others similar to it, serve as a constant reminder of what great things can happen, if those in less fortune circumstances are outfitted with the tools to reach their potential.