Who Can Join?

Who can participate in Upward Bound? Students wishing to join Upward Bound must meet the following requirements:

• Currently be in Grades 9, 10 or 11 at one of the seven target high schools: A-C Valley, Farrell, Oil City, Punxsutawney, Redbank Valley, Sharon, or Union

• Have an interest in pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate's degree at a four-year college or university

• Be classified as low-income and/or first-generation based on standards provided by the U. S. Department of Education

• Be willing to register for and take standardized tests (such as the PSAT, SAT and/or ACT) and apply to colleges or universities during the senior year

• Be willing to participate at in-school, after-school, Saturday, and summer activities

• Be open to new cultural, social, educational, and recreational experiences

• Complete an Upward Bound application availablehere, at your guidance office or by calling the Upward Bound office at 814-393-2342