I certify that the information stated on this pre-application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I grant permission to the Education Service Center Region 12 Upward Bound Program to access any and all of my educational records. All information obtained by the Education Service Center Region 12 Upward Bound Program will be used for eligibility verification and will remain confidential to the extent allowed. Participants are selected based on Upward Bound eligibility criteria without regard to gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Legislative guidelines require participants are between the ages of 13 and 19, and have already completed the 8th grade.