TO PARENT (natural or adoptive) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN: The personal information that you give to the Upward Bound Director is sent to the U. S. Department of Education. The information is protected by the Privacy Act. No one may see the information unless they work with or for the Upward Bound Program or are specifically authorized to see it. The information is necessary to determine if your child is eligible to participate in Upward Bound and helps the U. S. Department of Education measure his/her success. The U. S. Department of Education has the authority to gather such information (20 USC 1231a). Your child is not eligible for any services from Upward Bound unless the information is given. Upward Bound is a TRIO program 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. (Updated 5/3/2021)
In order to be considered for admission in the Gadsden State Community College Upward Bound Program, all forms must be completed and returned. Also, a personal interview with the student will be made by an Upward Bound staff member after all necessary information and documents have been received. Return all parts of the application to your high school counselor or mail them to the Upward Bound office.