Upward Bound
Our program is open to Mt. Healthy High School students
Requirements include
- Mt. Healthy High School students currently in grades 9 or 10, who are between the ages of 13-19 and are interested in attending college.
- Students must be First Generation to complete college degree- Parents have not completed college
- Meet income requirements
- Meet attendance requirements
What does Upward Bound offer?
Experiential Learning Services
- Intensive instruction in Mathematics, Science, Composition, and other subjects
- Weekly Enrichment Seminars during the academic school year
- Tutoring Sessions
- Career Exploration
- College Tours
- Support for self-assessment and social adjustment activities
- Six-week Summer Enrichment Program
Advising Services
- Mentoring
- Counseling
- Academic testing
- College selection assistance
- Admission assistance
- Help locating financial aid for college
Career Services
- Skills testing
- Assistance with summer job resources
- College to career path assistance
Other Opportunities
- Six-week Summer Enrichment Program designed to meet the needs of students
- Stipend for improving grades and attendance
- Visits from College Admissions Representatives
- Parent Resource Events
- Assistance with FAFSA form completion
- Stipend for successful completion of the Summer Enrichment program
- Attend planned cultural events
- Exposure to a variety of career options
- Technology training
- Opportunities to attend planned cultural events
- Assistance with the college admissions process
- Academic advising and tutoring
How Do I Sign Up?
Talk to your counselor or contact our Mt. Healthy Upward Bound Office directly at (513) 619-8270
For additional detailed information contact our Upward Bound Office at Cincinnati State:
Allyson Knue, Academic Specialist
(513)569-4232
allyson.knue@cincinnatistate.edu