Florida Atlantic University
Upward Bound Program

• The Upward Bound Program (UB) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a pre-college preparatory program funded by the United States Department of Education. This program is a partnership with FAU and the Broward County School Board. It is designed to help high school students enter and complete a post-secondary education by increasing the high school graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment rates of participants. Students who are eligible for the program have a documented need for academic support, and are potentially low-income first-generation college students.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Upward Bound is based on four major criterias:

1. Participants must attend one of the following four target high schools in Broward County:  Blanche Ely, Boyd Anderson, Coconut Creek or Dillard.

2. Participants must meet federal minimum income requirements.

3. Participants must be potential first-generation college students.

4. Participants must have a documented need for academic support.

Program Components
Weekly after-school tutorials
Saturday academic instruction and enrichment

• College tours, field trips and social/cultural events

• Six-week summer enrichment including a one-week residential component

Benefits
Upward Bound participants receive the following:

1. A $40 monthly stipend during the academic school year.

2. A $60 monthly stipend during the summer.

3. Information on post-secondary education opportunities.

4. Assistance preparing for college entrance exams.

5. Assistance completing applications for college.

6. Assistance completing applications for financial aid scholarships.

FAU Upward Bound program personnel are committed to serving as advocates for participants access to higher education.  The program provides services to assist participants in achieving their educational goals; facilitates the educational development of students served; provides an environment that recognizes the diversity of backgrounds and learning styles of students; and develops collaborative relationships with institutions, organizations, and communities.

To Contact us:

Phone:  Ft. Lauderdale    954-762-5238
             Boca Raton          561-297-3959

Visit:     FAU Ft. Lauderdale
            111 East Las Olas Blvd
             Askew Tower, Room 612
             Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33301

             FAU Boca Raton
             777 Glades Road
             SS-8, Room 224
             Boca Raton, FL. 33431