Admission Requirements

• Student Application and Interview
• Personal Essay
• Teacher Recommendation
• High School Counselor Recommendation
• High School Record and Transcripts
• Parent Application and Interview

 How do I qualify?

• Must be a citizen or a permanent residents of the US
• Reside in Camden city
• Must have completed the 8th grade, be between the ages of 13 and 19, and have a need for academic support in order to pursue a program of postsecondary education
• Enrolled in the ESL program at the high school and/or in need of English acquisition
• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Low income/or first-generation college bound student
• Complete admission requirements

Cost?

•  NONE 

Once all parts of the application are received, a member of the Upward Bound staff will contact you to conduct a phone or online interview.

For more information on income eligibility, please visit:

 https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html