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Alabama A&M University: Upward Bound
Overview
A federally funded program serving eligible high school students from target schools in Huntsville City and Madison County. The program combines a residential summer component (up to 6 weeks) with academic year weekend sessions to help first-generation and low-income students develop skills needed to complete high school and succeed in postsecondary education.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun–Jul6 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Huntsville, AL
Cost
Free
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive selection; serves eligible students
Application requirements
Residency
Must reside and attend one of the target area schools in Huntsville City or Madison County
Citizenship
Must be U.S. citizen or national
Income/Generation Status
Must be first generation (neither parent/guardian graduated from four-year institution) and/or low-income (based on taxable income and family size per U.S. Department of Education)
Academic Need
Must demonstrate academic need
Age/Grade
Must have completed 8th grade and be at least 13 years old; must not have graduated from high school
Application Form
Online application form required
Agreement
Contractual agreement required
FERPA Consent
FERPA consent form required
Emergency Contact
Emergency contact information required
School Recommendation
School official recommendation required
Teacher Evaluations
Teacher evaluation forms required
Media Release
Media release required
Essay
Student essay (150+ words) on interests, educational goals, and career objectives required
Cost & sessions
No tuition cost. Room and board provided during residential summer component. Stipends provided: $10/week during academic year component, $15/week during residential summer component. Work-study available for bridge students and seniors.
Financial aid
Stipends provided during program participation; financial aid counseling and financial literacy instruction offered; work-study available for bridge students and seniors
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