TRIO Upward Bound | Greenville Technical College

TRIO Upward Bound

Greenville Technical College’s Upward Bound Program prepares students to complete high school, enroll in, and complete their post-secondary education. This is achieved by fostering the skills, talents, and motivation needed to succeed through engaging academic instruction, intense college preparation, and enriching cultural experiences.

TRIO Upward Bound is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

ELIGIBILITY & OBJECTIVES

Eligibility Criteria

65 students from Berea, Carolina, Southside and Woodmont High Schools
Future First Generation College students and/or Low Income

Program Objectives

Academic Performance – GPA Min. 2.5
Academic Performance on Standardized Test
Secondary School Retention & Graduation
Secondary School Graduation – Rigorous Program of Study
Postsecondary Enrollment
Postsecondary Completion

PROGRAM SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

Financial Aid Information
ACT/SAT Preparation
Stipends
Work Study (Summer Component)
Bridge Program (Two college-level courses)
College Tours
College Admissions Assistance
Advising in College Course Selection
Cultural Activities
Academic Component (18 Saturdays)
- Instruction in Math (through Pre-Calculus)
- Instruction in Composition and Literature
- Instruction in Laboratory Science
- Instruction in Spanish
- Instruction in Financial Literacy
Summer Component (M-F for six weeks)
Breakfast and Lunch

CONTACTS

Shadai Wilburn, Interim Assistant Director
864-250-8078
Shadai.Wilburn@gvltec.edu
ET 103, Room 306