Each applicant must meet at least one of the eligibility requirements set forth by the federal government.
- Neither parent to have a four-year college degree and/or
- Family income level must be considered low-income. Based off taxable income.
Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels (Effective January 11, 2024 until further notice)
| Size of Family Unit | 48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions |
| 1 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $71,010 |
| 8 | $79,080 |
Additional Requirements
- Desire to go to college
- 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
- A risk for academic failure, but who do exhibit an interest and have potential for college education
- Lack of motivation
- Lack of career/college aspiration
- In need of additional support
Schools we serve
- Miami Carol City Senior High School
- Miami Central Senior High School
- Miami Norland Senior High
- Miami Northwestern Senior High School
- Miami Southridge Senior High School
- South Dade Senior High
- William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
To apply to the Upward Bound program, click on the link below. Once your application is submitted a UB staff member will contact you via email and phone call with an overview of the next steps.
