Upward Bound is a federally-funded TRIO program through the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. The program originated nationally in 1964, to assist underrepresented students achieve their postsecondary education goals.
Upward Bound is the first and oldest TRIO program. Over 40 years old!!!
There are over 48,000 Upward Bound students served each year, from over 700 UB programs nationally in the United States!!
