UPWARD BOUND, Prescott, Arizona

What is Upward Bound?

Mission Statement:
Advancing the American Dream by opening doors to higher education.

If college is your dream...

Upward Bound is a federally funded program for high school students. Upward Bound assists program participants to prepare for success in higher education. Students who are selected will participate in college and career preparation activities, as well as meet others who share the goal of obtaining a Baccalaureate degree.

Students enrolled in Upward Bound are four times more likely to attend college.

To contact us:

Director - Mr. Lynne Nuttall M Ed nuttalll@erau.edu
Program Manager - Ms. Debbe Dolson dolsond@erau.edu,
Academic Coordinator- Mrs. Debbie Opitz opitzd@erau.edu.

What are the benefits of Upward Bound?

Academic Support
Financial aid information and workshops
ACT/SAT Prep
Free Tutoring
Career Exploration
Field Trips
College campus visits
Cultural Activities
Community Service
Tuition-free high school and college credit courses
Stipends for attending weekly meetings and completing academic units
No cost to participants

What is the student's commitment?

Upward Bound is a year-round program dedicated to preparing high school students for a successful collegiate experience. During the school year, students will meet weekly with a coordinator at their high school. The coordinator will provide academic guidance through ACT/SAT preparation, tutoring, time management/study skills improvement, and much more. The summer component is a six-week residential program (housed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) during which students attend high school and college courses, experience cultural and social activities, and college life.