Morehouse College-Atlanta Metro-UB-Application Form

Morehouse College's Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound (AMUB) Program
Welcome to the Morehouse College Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound (AMUB) Program

Thank you for your interest in the Morehouse College Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound (AMUB) Program! We are excited that you are considering joining our program. Please review the information below to learn more and complete your application. Once submitted, all applications will be reviewed, and applicants will receive an admission decision within 14 days of submission.

Program Overview

The Morehouse College Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound (AMUB) Program is a federally funded TRIO program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. AMUB helps high school students achieve academic success, develop leadership skills, and prepare for college. The AMUB program serves students from B.E.S.T Academy, North Clayton High School, and Forest Park High School through year-round academic support, educational enrichment, and a summer residential experience on the campus of Morehouse College.

Program Services
- Academic Tutoring and Advising
- College Tours and Cultural Enrichment Experiences
- Summer Residential Programming
- SAT/ACT Preparation and Financial Aid Workshops
- Career Exploration, Mentoring, and Leadership Development
Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the AMUB Program, students must:
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Come from a low-income household
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree)
- Student Information
- Full Name:
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
- Mailing Address:
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Date of Birth:
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearmm-dd-yyyy
- Age:
- Gender:
- Citizenship Status:
- Social Security Number:
  999-99-9999
- Are you a U.S. citizen?
- Are you a Permanent Resident?
- Are you an orphan or ward of the court or were you a ward of the court until the age of 18?
- Phone:
  (999)999-9999
- Email:
  example@example.com
- Current School:
- Grade:
- Grade:
- Background Information
- Ethnic Background:
- Ethnic Background (Please check as many as apply)
  
  Other
- Primary Language(s) at Home:
- Who do you currently reside with?
- Household Information: Who do you currently live with?
  
  Other
- Guardian (if applicable):
- Currently in TRIO or GEAR UP program?
- Education & Aspirations
- Current GPA:
- Colleges of Interest:
- Career Interests:
- Degree Goals (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, etc.):
- What type of degree(s) do you plan to obtain? (Check all that apply)
- What classes (if any) do you think that you will need tutoring in?
- Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript
  
  Cancelof
- Personal Essay
- In 300-500 words, please describe your educational and professional aspirations and explain how participation in the Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound Program will support your academic, personal, and career goals. Discuss any challenges you have overcome, achievements you are proud of, and the opportunities you hope to gain through the program.
  Important: This essay must be your original work. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other unauthorized assistance in developing or writing your response is prohibited.
- Parent/Guardian Contact
- Name:
  
  First NameLast Name
- Relationship:
- Email:
  example@example.com
- Phone:
  (999)999-9999
- Parent/Guardian Information
- Parent/Guardian Name(s):
  
  First NameLast Name
- Phone(s):
  (999)999-9999
- Email:
  example@example.com
- Student Information
- Student Name:
  
  First NameLast Name
- Grade:
- Educational & Household Income Information
- Does mother have a 4-year degree?
- Does father have a 4-year degree?
- Income Verification
- Link to Federal income changes:
  
  https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ope/trio/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels
- Number of Members in Household:
- What was your Parent's/Guardian's taxable income last year?
  Please note that Taxable Income is usually lower than Adjustable Gross Income which is located at the bottom of the first page of most tax forms. Annual Taxable Income can be found on page 2 of most tax forms.
- Certification
  
  I certify that the above information is correct.
- Parent/Guardian Signature:
- Date:
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearmm-dd-yyyy
- I certify that all financial information provided in this application is accurate. I understand that falsifying information will result in the immediate rejection of this application.
- Release of Student Records
  
  I authorize the Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound Program of Morehouse College to access and/or receive copies of my student’s academic transcripts, grade reports, report cards, test scores, and any other academic information and test results necessary to complete the program’s application process.
- Student Name:
  
  First NameLast Name
- Media Release
  
  Periodically, students participating in the Upward Bound Program events may be photographed, filmed, or interviewed. As the parent and/or legal guardian of {studentName77}, I grant permission for my child to participate in photographs, films, social media or interviews as they pertain to the Upward Bound Program and I understand that such pictures, films, social media, or interviews may be used to promote or publicize the Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound Program events or demonstrate how federal funds are being used to assist students.
- Parent’s Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Student's Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Student's School
- I authorize release of my school records (transcripts, test scores, etc.)
- I have uploaded a copy of my most current transcript.
- Student Signature:
- Date:
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearmm-dd-yyyy
- Parent's Signature:
- Date:
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearmm-dd-yyyy
- Authorization
  
  I authorize AMUB staff to access my child’s academic records (transcripts, test scores, attendance, etc.)

Morehouse College's Atlanta Metropolitan Upward Bound (AMUB) Program