Trio Upward Bound

Educational Opportunity Programs

Welcome to TRIO Upward Bound

Preparing High School Students for College

Making sure you are prepped and prepared to enter college before you finish high school is the purpose of TRIO Upward Bound. As a participant in the program, you will be provided with opportunities to strengthen your academic skills so you will graduate with flying colors and be successful at the college level and in higher education pursuits beyond. Since 2007, TRIO Upward Bound has served high school students from low-income homes and families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. We have targeted our federal grant funding to prepare students from Basic Academy of International Studies and Chaparral, Eldorado, and Sunrise Mountain High Schools to BE UPWARD BOUND.

Services We Provide

Saturday Classes
Summer College Preparation Academy
Academic Advising
After School Tutoring
Informative Workshops
Career Guidance
College/Cultural Tours
Mentoring
Parent Workshops and Activities
Assistance with College Applications
Assistance with the FASFA and Scholarship Searches

Getting Parents involved

Parent Advisory Committee

Be part of a community that plays a vital role in student success. The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a cornerstone of the Upward Bound program, bringing families together to support, strengthen, and advocate for our students.

For over 30 years, engaged parents have helped shape meaningful experiences through leadership, fundraising, workshops, and student recognition. Your voice, support, and involvement can make a lasting impact.

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Who can apply?

Eligibility Requirements

Target Schools

At the time of admission into the program, students must be enrolled at Basic, Chaparral, Eldorado, or Sunrise Mountain High School.

Grade Level

Students must have completed the 8th grade and not have entered the 12th grade at the time of admission into the program, and be between the ages of 13 and 19.

Citizenship

Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents at the time of admission.

Family Income

Eligible students must be from either a low-income family and/or be the first generation in their family to attend college in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

Federal income guidelines change every year. Parent(s) and or legal guardian(s) must provide their signed 1040 form to verify income levels.

Academic Need

Eligible students must have a need for academic support and have a strong desire to enroll in and complete a four-year degree at a college or university.

Non-Discrimination

All applications are accepted for review regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or disability (U.S. Department of Education-GEPA Section 427).

Assistance for the transition

Prepared for College

All Clark County School Districts students must receive a total of 22 ½ credits in specific subject areas in order to receive a standard high school diploma. For students to receive an Advanced Diploma student must earn 24 credits and have a minimum overall unweighted G.P.A of 3.25. Finally, for students to receive an Advanced Honors Diploma student must complete 24 credits of which 12 are honors/ AP credits.

Additionally, students that are college bound need to be aware of college admission requirements. The following links are provided to assist our students as they transition from high school into college and beyond.

Clark County School District
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Nevada Department Of Education
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ACT
Everything you need to know about the ACT test

SAT
Everything you need to know about the SAT test

The College Board
Visit for more information about The College Board

FAFSA
Learn more about how to apply for FAFSA

Ready to Get Started?

Take the next step toward your collegiate success. TRIO Upward Bound is here to help you thrive at Nevada State University.

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