Pikeville College - Student Services - Upward Bound

Upward Bound

Upward Bound is a federally funded project located on the campus of Pikeville College dedicated specifically to helping Eastern Kentucky youth succeed in high school and at the postsecondary level.

Upward Bound was created by the 1964 Economic Opportunities Act. A year later Upward Bound joined two other special programs for students from varied backgrounds, Talent Search and Student Support Services, under authorization of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The three programs are collectively referred to as “Federal TRIO Programs.”

Pikeville College’s Upward Bound program began in 1975 and has helped thousands of students gain new experiences and develop academically and culturally in a safe and secure environment.

Upward Bound consists of two parts: Academic Year & Summer Program.

Eligibility

Students are selected based on:

• Enrollment at a public high school in Pike, Floyd or Martin County, Kentucky.
• Potential for post-secondary success.
• Need for project services.
• Recommendations from counselors and teachers.

Upward Bound reserves a portion of its enrollment for individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The program currently serves approximately 135 students.

Cost

All services are free. There is no cost to program participants.

Outcomes

Annually, approximately 90 percent of Upward Bound graduates immediately enter college after high school; 60-70 percent of graduates complete college. Nationally-normed testing indicates our graduates are academically prepared for college each year. Program graduates attend a wide range of colleges: two- and four-year, public and private, regional and nation-wide.

For more information, please contact the Upward Bound program.

Upward Bound
Pikeville College
147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, Ky. 41501
(606) 218-5703
ub@pc.edu