91³Ô¹ÏÍøÌýCommunity College first sponsored the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø County Upward Bound (BCUB) Program in 1999.ÌýBCUB prides itself on serving students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to complete a college degree. Students attending high schools located inÌýEllinwood, Great Bend and HoisingtonÌýwork year-round in preparation for their eventual college success.ÌýThe Upward Bound program concentrates on building success by improving academic skills and involving high schools students in activities that will expose them to the world around us the workplace, careers, educational institutions, and the cultural aspects of our society. The cornerstone of Upward Bound is a supplemental instruction program that helps students by providing teaching and tutoring services before or after school or a combination of both. The supplemental instructional program is intended to enhance the instruction that students receive daily in their high school classes and emphasize the development of skills in the areas of mathematics, English, science and social studies. Check out aÌýfull list of servicesÌýoffered through the BCUB program.Ìý
91³Ô¹ÏÍø County Upward Bound studentsÌýparticipate in many fun activities as well. TheyÌýengage inÌýmany community service projects that rangeÌýfrom Big Brothers Big Sisters to FoodÌýDrives. They also go on college visits, cultural trips, and many otherÌýactivities thatÌýare designed toÌýhelp prepare them for the future. Additionally,Ìýstudents participate in a summer program where they are able to continue their education and experience what college will be like. At the end of every summer program they get to take a week-long trip to somewhere new and exciting.
Want to get started? Contact us atÌý(620) 792-9291.
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What Is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound was created in 1965 by the Higher Education Act and is funded by theÌý.91³Ô¹ÏÍøÌýCommunity College first sponsored the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø County Upward BoundÌý(BCUB) Program in 1999.Ìý The program prides itself on serving students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to complete a college degree.Ìý Students attending high schools located inÌýEllinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington have worked year-round in preparation for their eventual college success.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø County Upward Bound (BCUB) program is a TRIO programÌýfunded by the U.S. Department of Education with a grant in the amount of $250,000.Ìý
Who is eligible?
Participants are chosen based on their family income and parent’s education level. All students must either have their family meetÌýincome guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education orÌýbe potential first-generation college students.Ìý Students must also attend one of the following schools:ÌýEllinwood High School, Great Bend School, Hoisington High School. ÌýWe can not accept students who are currently in the 12th grade.
How much does it cost to participate in Upward Bound?
Nothing! All of our services are provided free of charge.Ìý And students have the ability to earn a stipend each semester for attending BCUB sponsored events.
Do I have to attend 91³Ô¹ÏÍø?
No. Our goal is to help our participants attend theÌýcollege or university of their choice.