Southeast Community College

As part of its community service component, four teams of Southeast Community College Upward Bound summer program completed projects. Team Tree Huggers, led by Stacy Oblinger, took part in two of its own projects. VIEW PHOTOS & READ MORE >>

What Is TRIO?

Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially just three programs).

The TRIO/Upward Bound program is one of the seven TRIO programs funded by the department of education. The TRIO/UB program strives to prepare high school students for success on the college level by offering a variety of services.

How do I qualify for the TRIO/UB Program?

A student may be eligible for UPWARD BOUND if she or he:

• is between the ages of 13 and 19 and has completed the eighth grade but has not entered the 12th grade.
• is a legal resident of the United States.
• has a need for academic support to successfully pursue a program leading to a postsecondary degree.
• comes from a family who meets the income criteria as established by the Department of Education, AND/OR is a first-generation student (neither parent has a four-year college degree).

Participants will be selected through a formal screening process. Students admitted to the program sign a contract agreeing to make their academic studies and personal development a priority. Participants are willing to do their best.

What services and activities are available through the TRIO/UB Program?

TUTORING
GUIDANCE and SUPPORT in selecting academic, career and postsecondary opportunities.
WORKSHOPS and GROUP ACTIVITIES to build self-confidence and self reliance.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES to develop creative thinking, effective expression and positive attitudes toward learning.
CULTURAL AWARENESS through exposure and participation in cultural activities, tours of historical and geographical sites, and visits to other educational facilities.
FRIENDSHIPS and RELATIONSHIPS developed by meeting others who share similar goals.
SUMMER COMPONENT in which students attend academic enrichment classes on the campus of SCC.
BRIDGE ACADEMY for students who have graduated from high school and are transitioning to college.

UPWARD BOUND PHOTO GALLERY

UPWARD BOUND FORMS

UB Application (doc)

Bridge Application

Abscence Make Up Forms (TUTORING)

Work Study Application

08-09 Student Handbook

UB Scholarship Application

Here's what Students have to say about UPWARD BOUND:

“Upward Bound does work, it helps you build confidence, self-will and you do educational and school related work. It’s a great program.”

~Denise Busboom, Junior, Peru State College

"Upward Bound has changed how I spend my time. I attend all these events and am glad that I do. UB gives us many opportunities.I have also met very nice people."

~Tiffany Mewes-Dunn, Freshman, Kansas State University

“This program has given me so much hope for going to college. I’ve experienced so many wonderful opportunities.”

~Stacy Oblinger-Junior, UNK

“Upward Bound has made me more aware of how important it is to have a good GPA. My confidence has grown since I’ve joined UB.”

~Stormie Burrows, Sophomore, SCC-Beatrice

“I loved the Summer Program, it was very helpful"

~Kaylee Troxel-Senior, Doane College