TRIO Upward Bound
Welcome to TRIO Upward Bound Muskegon!
WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE.
- About Upward Bound
- What is TRIO, and what is TRIO’s Mission
- Activities and Services
- Eligibility
- How to Apply
- Helpful Facts and Links
- Contact Us
What is Upward Bound?
The Upward Bound Program (UB) is a federally funded program in a cluster of programs referred to as TRIO. The TRIO programs began after the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Muskegon Community College (MCC) has received continual funding for the TRIO UB Program since 1978.
The MCC TRIO Upward Bound program is designed to assist high school students reach their potential by earning a college degree. UB serves high school students from low-income families and who are first-generation college students (their parents did not graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree), and primarily supports students at Muskegon Public Schools, Muskegon Heights Public Schools Academy System, and Orchard View Schools.
UB provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their high school performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The goal of UB is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
TRIO is a group of federally funded programs begun in the 1960s to create educational opportunities for students whose parents do not have four-year college degrees and whose taxable income is at or below 150% of the poverty level. Upward Bound was created with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the original “War on Poverty” statute.
The Muskegon Community College TRIO Upward Bound Project is 100 percent federally funded at $309,505 annually. The overriding goal of the Upward Bound Project is to assist students throughout high school to ensure that they are adequately prepared to enroll in post-secondary education and to matriculate through to completion of a post-secondary degree. During this process, it is also desired that the students acquire a sense of community and develop into contributing members of society through their involvement in community service projects and volunteer work. Serving those who live in Muskegon and the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy district for the past 18 years, with over 400 participating students.
MISSION: “Equipping high school students from Muskegon and Muskegon Heights Public School Academy and Orchard View Schools with the resources and support they need to achieve academic excellence, contribute to their community, graduate high school, and pursue higher education.”
What We Offer
Services
We’re here for you! Wondering how we help you during your high school years? We provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. All services are provided at no cost to participants.
*Academic advising
*College preparatory curriculum
*Community service experiences
*SAT test preparation
*Tutoring
Academic Year Program
Enrolling in the right classes, prepping for tests, volunteering, getting good grades, and managing your time effectively are just some of the tasks you’re going to undertake as a student on the path to college.
But we’re here to guide and support you through the services we offer and a variety of other opportunities!
Summer Program
The MCC TRIO Upward Bound Program has a 6-week, summer residential component where the students visit MCC’s Main Campus during the months of June and July with other UB students.
Students take classes, complete internships, and attend trips that are educational in nature.
To be eligible, students must have participated in the TRIO UB academic year component.
Community Involvement
Volunteering in the community
Volunteering is a requirement for MCC TRIO UB students, which creates a sense of social responsibility and commitment to community. TRIO UB organizes group volunteer opportunities at least once a month, but students are also encouraged to participate in additional volunteering on their own.
Community involvement may open doors for future connections, internships, and job opportunities. It also reflects favorably on college and scholarship applications.
Who can participate?
To participate, students must have:
*Completed the 8th grade but not the 11th grade and plan on attending Muskegon High School, Muskegon Heights High School or Orchard View High School.
*Be a United States citizen or have permanent residency status
*Meet income requirements
*Be first generation – that is, the parent(s)/guardian(s) with whom the child is living does not have a four-year college degree, OR
*Have a strong desire to attend college upon successful completion of high school
What does it cost? Nothing! Program participation is absolutely free to those students who qualify.
The TRIO Upward Bound Project application materials are available online. If you have a computer and printer, you can download these documents (links below) and complete the application from home.
Required Documents:
Application Form
Permission and Photo Release Form
Student Essay
Adult Recommendation Form
Needs Self-Assessment
Qualifying Statement
Medical Statement
School Records Release Form
Please return all of these completed documents to the TRIO Upward Bound Project Office:
Muskegon Community College
TRIO Upward Bound Project
221 S. Quarterline Road #2041
Muskegon, MI 49442
TRIO Upward Bound Project Links:
Director of Upward Bound
Muskegon Community College
2109
Phone: 231-777-7363
Email: derrick.king@muskegoncc.edu
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