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  • 2025-26 Student Application for Admission

    Kilgore College Upward Bound
    Federal TRiO Program
    Funded by the U.S. Department of Education (ED)

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  • Kilgore College

    TRIO Upward Bound

     

    1100 Broadway BLVD, Woodruff AEC 138

    Kilgore, TX  75662

    Office: 903-988-3760

    Upward Bound is a Federal grant program funded by the Department of Education. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete high school, and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education (college/university). This year-round college-prep program is free to students who qualify.

    Upward Bound serves:

    1. high school students whose parents' or guardians' income is defined as low by federal standards; and/or
    2. high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree (first-generation students).

    If you meet these requirements, Kilgore College Upward Bound welcomes your application for our program.

    The Kilgore College Upward Bound Program serves students each year from Kilgore High School, Longview High School, and Pine Tree High School. Please take time to read this information and understand the contents in order to decide if this program will be a good fit. Students must participate in the academic year program and a six-week summer program, both of which are held on Kilgore College’s campus. KC UB students may use the KC Library, fitness center, and other facilities on campus.

    The UB Academic Year Program consists of UB Saturdays held once per month where students may attend academic classes, cultural exploration events, meet for college campus visits, career exploration, and/or volunteer opportunities. Most UB Saturdays will be held at Kilgore College. Classes can include current high school academic subjects as well as test preparation and test-taking, financial literacy and financial aid, mental health, etc. Students are provided access to tutoring through Fall and Spring.

    In the Summer Academy, participants attend intensive academic instruction on the KC Kilgore campus for a six-week period. Some career, educational, or cultural field trips may be scheduled during this time, as well as some recreational activities.

    If interested in applying for this program, please read and follow these instructions carefully:

    Application Process

    Student Application must be completed in addition to the Parent Application. Both applications can be found at www.kilgore.edu/upwardbound.

    STEP 1: Completion of this application will help us to determine participant eligibility, but it does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Eligibility is based on the following items:

    • Plan to attend and complete college after high school. 
    • Attend Kilgore High School, Longview High School, or Pine Tree High School, and must have completed the eighth grade.
    • Cumulative GPA 2.5 or above is required. 
    • Come from families that are income-eligible and/or first-generation

    Once our program reaches its target number, the program will be closed for the year. Additional applications will be kept on file for the current school year. Please make sure your application is completely filled in with the appropriate documents attached.

    STEP 2: Participants and parents will be required to attend an interview with the program staff and sign the Participation Agreement. A list of program dates and activities will be provided. 

    • Kilgore College Upward Bound Program Application Checklist 

    • In order for your application to be reviewed for consideration of acceptance into the Kilgore College Upward Bound Program, you must submit all of the following forms/documents at your earliest convenience. If you have questions or concerns regarding any of the forms, or wish to inquire about the status of your application, please do not hesitate to contact our office. 

    • DIRECTIONS 

    • Please note that all applications are accepted for review regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or disability (U.S. Dept. of Education -GEPA Section 427).

    • Upward Bound Program Application

    • DIRECTIONS:

      • Be sure to answer all questions.
      • Remember your parent/guardian's signature is required.
      • Once a complete application is received, Upward Bound staff will review and evaluate. Students and their parent/guardian will be interviewed prior to final acceptance into the program.
    • PART I - STUDENT APPLICANT INFORMATION 
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    • Personal Essay

    • The personal essay is an important part of the selection process.

      In a 250 or more word essay discuss ONE of the following topics: 1) Events and people in your life that have influenced you in your educational and professional goals and aspirations; OR 2) Your purpose in applying to Upward Bound Program: what you believe you will achieve from the experience, and the contributions you can make to the program; OR 3) Your most impressive accomplishment and how it has impacted your life. 

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    • Academic Records Authorization

      I authorize the Upward Bound Program of Kilgore College to access Skyward and/or receive copies of my academic transcripts, grade reports, report cards, STAAR scores, and any other academic information and test results necessary to complete the program’s application process.

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    • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. §1232g, and the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code §552.001 et seq., are respectively federal and state laws providing for the review and disclosure of student educational records. The University and Outreach Programs-TRIO and GEAR UP will not permit access to or the release of personally identifiable information contained in student educational records to any party without the written consent  of the student, except as authorized by FERPA.

    • PART II - Teacher Recommendations 

    • Students are required to obtain two teacher recommendations as part of their application. Please provide two teacher names and contact information. Recommendation forms will be sent to the two teachers you have listed. Discuss this with your teachers to ensure they receive the email.

    • PART III - Student Needs Assessment (To be completed by student): 

    • Please check all the following UB services and activities that you need or would be interested in receiving.

    • PART IV-UB Parent Application (To Be Completed by Parent/Guardian): 

    • Students are required to submit parent/guardian information as part of their application. Please have your parent/guardian complete the Parent Application available at www.kilgore.edu/upwardbound.

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