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This page will provide a brief overview of our program, how to apply, and information for parents.
What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is a pre-college program for high school freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It is designed
to prepare these youth for education beyond high school. The purpose of UB is to ensure that students enroll in post-secondary
education. Time and effort are spent in preparing students for college. Activities include: providing information
on colleges, completion of admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications, and campus visits.
UB is a year-round program which meets two Saturdays per month during the academic year, along with after-school
tutoring sessions, and six weeks during the summer. For the first five weeks of the summer, UB students live in the
dorms on the ASU-Beebe campus with tutor/mentors and residence hall staff,
going home on weekends. The sixth week is for the UB summer trip.
During both the academic year and the summer program, students attend classes and tutoring sessions. They participate
in a variety of other activities designed to prepare them for enrollment in post-secondary institutions.
To Qualify
Students must demonstrate an academic potential for post-secondary education, must be classified as a first-generation
college student, and/or come from families with low incomes.
If you are selected as a participant in the Upward Bound program during the school year, you will come to the ASU-Beebe campus on scheduled Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. and on scheduled
Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for after-school tutoring. During these sessions, you will receive tutoring in high
school subjects that give you difficulty, training in study skills, and personal career counseling. At an appropriate
time, you will receive assistance in securing admission to a college of your choice and in getting the financial aid for college.
You will be able to study on the campus of Arkansas State University - Beebe
for six weeks each summer beginning at the end of your tenth grade year. During non-bridge (underclassmen) summer sessions,
you will participate in specially-designed academic classes, tutoring, personal and career counseling, cultural events, recreational
activities, and field trips. The bridge summer session (following graduation from high school) will be a time when you
can actually enroll in college courses with Upward Bound paying your expenses.
It costs nothing to be in Upward Bound as the costs of the program are covered under a grant from the Department of Education.
In addition, each Upward Bound member receives a stipend each week he/she attends.
Upward Bound is a federally funded program for high school students and does not discrimate on the basis or color, race,
sex, handicap, or national origin.
If you are interested in participating in Upward Bound, please contact our offices for an application. After you complete the application, have your parents sign it and return it to your school counselor.
If you or your parents have questions about this program at any time, please call Susan Taylor, Director of Upward Bound, at (501) 882-4455 or contact your school counselor.
Information for Parents
If your child has expressed an interest in becoming a participant in the Upward Bound program at Arkansas State University - Beebe, we welcome his/her interest and take this opportunity to share some information with you about the program.
Upward Bound is a federally funded program that is intended to help students develop the skills and motivation
necessary to succeed in college. Through Upward Bound, students receive additional classroom instruction, tutoring,
counseling, extensive preparation for college, and cultural enrichment. It is our sincere hope that Upward Bound will
make a college education a reality for the students we serve.
The Upward Bound program operates continuously throughout the year and is divided into two components:
1. Academic Year:
a. Participants meet twice a month on Saturday mornings from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
b. Participants meet weekly on Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for after-school tutoring.
c. Participants receive instruction and guidance through tutoring, classes, and counseling.
d. Participants receive a stipend of $7.50 per meeting provided that they are in attendance.
e. Participants receive an additional $2.50 to their stipend for meeting academic contracts.
2. Summer:
a. Participants live on the ASU-Beebe campus
for six weeks during the months of June and July.
b. Participants receive instruction and guidance through academic courses, tutoring, and personal
and career counseling.
c. Participants enjoy a variety of activities including cultural events, recreational activities,
and field trips.
d. During the summer following graduation from high school, participants enroll in two regular
college classes.
e. All students will receive a $15.00 stipend each week.
The Upward Bound program pays participants' expense while in the program, including room and board,
admission fees, books, and insurance. Participants are paid $0.18 per mile for transportation they are required to provide.
Applicants who meet all federal requirements will be interviewed by an Upward Bound staff member.
Selection for the program will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, student need and project space
available.
If your child is selected for Upward Bound, your support of him/her in this endeavor is extremely
important. If you approve of your child's wish to become a part of Upward Bound, please help him/her complete the application,
including the income information and the short parent form. Be assured that we will keep your information confidential
and will use it only for purposes of determining eligibility.
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