Upward Bound is an academic support program funded by the U. S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs division. Upward Bound provides the necessary support for economically disadvantaged and/or first generation high school students to complete high school, enroll in college, and successfully obtain a four-year college degree.

• 10. Spend six weeks each summer living on campus at Appalachian
• 9. A college student will tutor you in your high-school courses
• 8. Get help choosing high school courses best for you and for getting into college
• 7. Go on trips to the beach, camping, kayaking, backpacking, Carowinds, & more
• 6. Go to plays, concerts, and lectures
• 5. Help developing a resume and cover letters that will earn scholarships
• 4. Visit and compare many colleges to decide which one is best for you
• 3. Help applying for college and obtaining financial aid
• 2. Meet and become friends with students from three other high schools
• 1. All of these opportunities are FREE!