STUDENT & PARENT CONTRACT: In order for us to serve you with a strong academic, cultural, and collegiate program, we must have sincere commitment from you. Please carefully review the following:
I understand that during my participation in Upward Bound:
1. My goal will be to complete high school and pursue post-secondary education
2. I will maintain at least a 2.50 GPA in high school
3. I will participate in all required Upward Bound meetings, including Saturday seminars and trips, and every 6-week summer program on the Fayette campus
4. I verify that I will have transportation to and from Upward Bound meetings.
5. I will abide by all rules and regulations of Upward Bound and Bevill State Community College
6. Poor attendance, lack of participation or failure to maintain GPA and grades will be a basis for probation and/or dismissal from Upward Bound
In addition to the application data given here, we will need to obtain information from other sources to sufficiently meet the academic needs of our students and the reporting requirements of the U.S. Department of Education. We gather Information from high schools, colleges, testing institutions, and other agencies or universities on behalf of our students and program. Your signature at the bottom of this form authorizes Upward Bound to:
1. Request a copy of your middle/high school and/or college transcripts and test scores from your school
2. Request a copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores
3. Use your Social Security Number to request a copy of your financial aid application, transcripts, college enrollment status and awards from the federal & state funding agencies, post-secondary institutions, and National Student Clearinghouse
4. Communicate with representatives from agencies, post-secondary institutions on your behalf
I hereby authorize Upward Bound to contact and request information from, as well as to share information with, the above-mentioned parties. I give my son/daughter permission to participate in Upward Bound activities if accepted. Our signatures below indicate our commitment to the Upward Bound Student and Parent Contract.
To the best of my knowledge, all the information I have provided in this application is true.