Dear Parent/Guardian:
Your child has indicated an interest in the LNESC Upward Bound (UB) Program. Upward Bound (UB) is a FREE college preparatory program for high school students funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored locally by LULAC National Educational Service Center (LNESC). UB is specifically designed to strengthen the academic skills of eligible high school students to excel academically and ultimately pursue a postsecondary degree after high school graduation.
Services provided by UB include:
- Tutorial services during the school year to strengthen academic skills and prepare students for college
- Academic advising and individual assistance with college admissions and financial aid application process
- Saturday Academies, once a month to educate students on various college, career, and life skills concepts
- A 6-week summer instructional component that is designed to simulate a college-going experience that includes daily coursework in English, Math and Science as well as other related activities such as field trips and special events
In order to comply with federal regulations, we gather income, citizenship and other qualifying information. All of the information you provide is protected by the Privacy Act. Only LNESC Upward Bound staff have access to the information provided. ALL UB participants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of the U.S or permanent resident
- Indicate an interest in attending college
- Demonstrate academic need
- Qualify as low-income and/or neither parent has graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree
- Commit to remain active in UB through high school graduation
All completed applications will be reviewed and eligible applicants contacted within 14 days for a Student & Parent Interview. If your child is selected to participate in Upward Bound, we highly encourage parents to attend ALL Parent/Teacher Conferences. Thank you for your interest in the Upward Bound Project. Please feel free to contact the LNESC office at (505) 243-3787 if you have any questions or need additional assistance.