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Upward Bound

Department Information

Location:

Trenholm Campus: 
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Patterson Site:
3920 Troy Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36116

Student Services

Trenholm State Upward Bound

Trenholm State Upward Bound provides support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

  • Currently in the 9th or 10th grade
  • Enrolled at one of the seven targeted high schools in the Tri-County Area:
    • Calhoun
    • Carver
    • Jeff Davis
    • Lee
    • Lanier
    • Prattville
    • Wetumpka
  • First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year degree and/or economically disadvantaged based on federal guidelines)
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Have demonstrated a need for project services as assessed by project staff
  • Lack of opportunity to achieve academic success
  • Committed to participating in Upward Bound Academic Enrichment (Academic year component held on 22 Saturdays) and a six-week summer component through high school graduation.

Academic Tutoring
Test Taking ACT Preparation
Financial Aid Workshop (FAFSA)
Career exploration
Mentoring

Cultural Enrichment
College Tours
Scholarship Assistance
Family Workshops
Homework Assistance

Academic Year Component

Academic year activities include academic advising, tutoring, ACT and SAT test preparation, college and financial aid planning, and career exploration. Classes are held on Saturdays with Upward Bound staff to monitor academic progress and receive assistance with the college selection and application process.

Summer Component

Students participate in a six-week program located on the Trenholm State Campus. The summer program will include academic classes, career exploration, college visits, cultural recreation, and community service activities.

Upward Bound Staff

Contact Information
Learning Resource Center
3086 Mobile Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Geneva Patterson
Upward Bound Director
334-420-4330
gpatterson@trenholmstate.edu

Trevor James
Upward Bound Academic Advisor