{"id":854,"date":"2022-09-08T21:34:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T21:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/trio\/?page_id=854"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:53:43","slug":"upward-bound","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/upward-bound\/","title":{"rendered":"Upward Bound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRIO Upward Bound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-components-36e40799-cf46-4f2d-adcd-aae18a2ef67d\">Program Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bf<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/10\/UB-Spanish.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/10\/UB-Spanish.pdf\">Que es Upward Bound?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upward Bound is one of several TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. &nbsp;We have been a part of the Tarleton Campus for over 40 years and during this time have provided a wide-range of free services that have helped hundreds of high school students within our target schools gain the necessary skills and motivation to pursue a post-secondary education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and post-secondary education. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide academic and educational enrichment for participants including math, lab science, composition, literature, and foreign language, during the academic year and the summer. During the academic year, meetings are held two Saturdays a month from September through May on the Tarleton campus. The five-week summer residential program provides invaluable opportunities for students to experience educational learning in a college environment and participate in various activities and college tours. Students must participate in both components to maintain eligibility for program services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"post-graduation-bridge-1ff40ab1-21f8-4b64-8e8c-2f8756af55f9\">Post Graduation Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summer Bridge program is offered to those who have graduated from high school and are accepted to a post-secondary education in the fall. Upward Bound will pay for a course for college credit that may be transferred to the college of their choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:13px;flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-aside-stairs.jpg\" alt=\"Group of students on stairs wearing Tarleton State University shirts.\" class=\"wp-image-856\" style=\"width:254px;height:254px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-aside-stairs.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-aside-stairs-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-aside-stairs-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"target-schools-74aef93d-0903-40e3-93f5-ba2d41b17245\"><strong>Target Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upward Bound proudly serves the following high schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul id=\"block-4858a844-d125-48fa-a5c9-e331cc650227\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comanche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De Leon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dublin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gustine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul id=\"block-870df6b3-e070-48e0-a73c-71cf16cfc87e\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iredell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lingleville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephenville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-3eb32c1c-acb1-4074-aa3a-67a573c4aa61\">Why should <em>YOU<\/em> join?!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-computer.jpg\" alt=\"Students working on computers in a classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-computer.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-computer-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-prepared-457d978a-16af-4a0c-b8c5-a7eb6046e916\">Get Prepared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The college application and financial aid process can be complicated. We will help you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>College applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FASFA (Federal Financial Aid Application)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance with the transition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College enrollment and registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-hands-on.jpg\" alt=\"Three students conducting a science experiment at a lab table.\" class=\"wp-image-866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-hands-on.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-hands-on-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-hands-on-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"excel-academically-1e02126e-ea7d-4455-afc1-57d2738bf22c\">Excel Academically<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong high school foundation is essential to college success. Let Upward Bound ease the transition and prepare you for success with service like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tutorials and study skills development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging academic classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic monitoring with student accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational and community service activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-depth SAT and ACT preparation with fee waiver availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-museum.jpg\" alt=\"People engaging with interactive exhibits in a science museum.\" class=\"wp-image-870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-museum.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ub-news-museum-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obtain-real-experience-25fda135-3b73-4efe-bfa3-2a9d3d1de90c\">Obtain Real Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upward Bound is uniquely designed to provide you with multiple opportunities to prepare you for success in postsecondary education and find a meaningful career. Through this program you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour college campuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in readiness activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet professionals in careers that interest you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in a summer residential program on the Tarleton campus in Stephenville.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"post-graduation-bridge-1ff40ab1-21f8-4b64-8e8c-2f8756af55f9\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may qualify for participation in Upward Bound based upon the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a potential first generation college student (parent does not have a bachelor degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/ed-offices\/ope\/trio\/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/ed-offices\/ope\/trio\/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels\">Meet income guidelines<\/a>&nbsp;(taxable income and the number dependents in the household)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate a need for academic and\/or college preparatory service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in 9th or 10th grade at one of the target schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-tarleton-purple-color\">How to Apply to Upward Bound<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process for Upward Bound takes place from October through December each year. Applications are now available to download. <strong>Deadline for applications is December 6th 2025 before 1pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to apply to the program please complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/Student-Application-2025.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/Student-Application-2025.pdf\">Upward Bound Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/Family-Income-Verification-Information.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/Family-Income-Verification-Information.pdf\">Income Verification Information <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend 2 out of 3 Visitor Meeting: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/2025-Visitor-Meetings.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/2025-Visitor-Meetings.jpg\">Meeting Information<\/a><br><br>**<strong>Deadline for applications is December 6th 2025 before 1pm<\/strong> **<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please reach out to us for information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email it to: <a href=\"mailto:UpBound@tarleton.edu\">UpBound@tarleton.edu<\/a>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/Vazquez-Maria_9354.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman wearing a Tarleton State University pin.\" class=\"wp-image-878 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/Vazquez-Maria_9354.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/Vazquez-Maria_9354-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/Vazquez-Maria_9354-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mimi Vazquez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Director, Upward Bound<br><a href=\"mailto:mvazquez@tarleton.edu\">mvazquez@tarleton.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:1-254-968-9294\">254-968-9294<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Language: Bilingual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/V.Hernandez.png\" alt=\"Viri Hernandez in a tan shirt with black background.\" class=\"wp-image-1463 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/V.Hernandez.png 449w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/V.Hernandez-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/V.Hernandez-377x400.png 377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viri Hernandez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Director<br><a href=\"mailto:vhernandez@tarleton.edu\">vhernandez@tarleton.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+12549689803\">254-968-9803<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Language: Bilingual<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited-666x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Professional headshot T. Hackworth.\" class=\"wp-image-1242 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited-666x1024.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited-260x400.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited-768x1181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited-999x1536.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Terrilyn-Hackworth-Edited.jpg 1281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terrilyn Hackworth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Coordinator<br><a href=\"mailto:vhernandez@tarleton.edu\">THACKWORTH@tarleton.edu <\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/+12549689965\">254-968-9965  <br><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRIO Upward Bound Program Components \u00bfQue es Upward Bound? 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