Upward Bound

Upward Bound

University of Guam TRiO Upward Bound Program

Group photo The University of Guam Upward Bound Program is a 100% federally funded program that aims to generate the skills and motivation necessary for college-bound low-income or first-generation students to successfully complete high school and enroll into college.

What is Upward Bound (UB)?

UB is designed to help 103 high school students prepare for college enrollment immediately after graduation. Participants receive services at the University of Guam and selected public high schools (George Washington, John F. Kennedy, Okkodo, Simon A. Sanchez, Southern, and Tiyan). Private and Charter High School upon availability of space in program as approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

UB is a national college preparation program hosted by UOG. It is 100% federally funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended). UOG's UB has annual funding of $478,486. It is also part of the TRiO Programs.

For more information please visit https://www.upwardboundgu.org/

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A student applying for the program must be a first generation (FG) college student and/or come from a low-income (LI) household.
- First-generation (FG) eligibility applies if the student's parent(s)/legal guardian(s) do not have a 4-year college degree.
- Low-income (LI) eligibility is based on family size and taxable income as determined by federal low-income guidelines.
Student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be 2.5 or greater.
Student must be a 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grader at a public high school.
Student must be a citizen of the United States, Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, or other U.S. trust territories or be a permanent U.S. resident.

Application

NOTE:

Early Deadline 1st Priority for SY2022-23 Enrollment is October 28, 2022 Regular Deadline 2nd Priority for SY2022-23 Enrollment is December 16, 2022

Late Deadline 3rd Priority for SY2022-23 Enrollment is January 27, 2023

Summer Enrollment Deadline is May 19, 2023

Free Services and Benefits for UB Students!

Bi-weekly afterschool tutoring
Help with college and financial aid applications
Career and college prep activities
Financial aid/financial literacy information and application assistance
Off-island educational programs
Six-week summer program with high school credit at UOG
Self-development activities, including field trips, study skills, and MORE benefits!

For more information, see our brochure.

For inquiries or interested applicants, please stop by UOG Calvo Field House, Upward Bound Office or call (671) 735-1991/1992/(671) 929-7952. A map to our office can be found here. You may also email Rowena T. Andrade, Director of Upward Bound at rowenat@triton.uog.edu

Testimonials from Current and Former SSHS Students

Testimonials from Current and Former JFKHS Students

Testimonials from Current GWHS Students

STEPS TO BE UPWARD BOUND

STEP 1: Apply Online

https://www.upwardboundgu.org/apply

STEP 2: Provide Supporting Documents

Report card or transcript for current school year
Most recent GDOE Standardized Test Score
Copy of proof of citizenship (such as birth certificate/passport or other document) AND
Copy of parents's most recent income tax form or other income verification form listed in application.

Step 3: Submit Application

Submit completed application and supporting documents by SY2022-23: 1st Priority Friday, October 28, 2022; 2nd Priority Friday, December 16, 2022; 3rd Priority Friday, January 27, 2023 OR Summer 2023: Friday, May 19, 2023

Submit it to: Google Form: OR

Drop off supporting documents at UB Office, UOG Field House, 1st Floor (map is included in application)
Email it to: rowenat@triton.uog.edu OR Fax it to UB Office: (671) 734-7514 (bring original application with documents to interview).

Step 4: Parent and Student Interview

An interview will be scheduled once the application and all supporting documents are reviewed.

Step 5: Notification of Selection

Students selected for UB application consideration will be contacted via phone or email.

Upward Bound Alumni Highlights

Class of 2020, Testimonials

Mariano T. Mesngon, Ph.D., was selected as a National 2010 TRiO Achievers award recipient. He earned his biology degree from the University of Guam in 1997 and was helped through that process by the TRiO Upward Bound program at the institution. After earning his doctorate in cell molecular biology from the University of South Carolina in 2008, he was selected as the Deputy Chief, Analytical Toxicology and Division Chief, Medical Diagnostic and Chemical Branch of the U.S.

Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD).