Upward Bound

 Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Upward Bound Program
Summer 2011 Students

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SUMMER 2011 NEWSLETTER



SERVICES

• Instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language, reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school

• Academic, financial, or personal counseling

• Exposure to academic programs and cultural events

• Tutorial services

• Information on postsecondary opportunities

• Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications

• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams

• Opportunities for work-study positions and scholarships

ELIGIBILITY

• Is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

• Is a potential first generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor degree from a college or university).

• Is a member of a family that meets low income guidelines established by the U. S. Government.

• Is a student who has the potential to succeed in and has the need for academic support in order to pursue a program of education beyond high school.

• Is a student who has completed the 8th grade but not yet entered the 11th grade and is at least 13 years old but not older than 19.

REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance during the Academic Component (which consists of 18 Saturdays scheduled between the months of September and May) until graduation from high school.

• Attendance during the six-week Summer Residential Component until graduation from high school.

All activities are provided FREE of cost if you are accepted in the program. Students also receive stipends for participation in the program.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

BRIDGES D. ANDERSON, DIRECTOR
PH. 334-881-2247 email: banderson@lbwcc.edu

PATRICIA POWELL, COUNSELOR/CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
PH. 334-881-2244 email: ppowell@lbwcc.edu