University of Vermont Upward Bound

UVM TRIO Upward Bound is an educational program designed to support limited-income students who would be first generation in their families to attend college (neither parent attended college). We provide free college and career advisement, tutoring services, and extracurricular opportunities to help prepare students for pursuing a college degree.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this application and remember to tell us which teacher you want to fill out your Teacher Recommendation Form (preferably a Math, Science, English, or Social Studies teacher).

First Name *

Middle Name *

Last Name *

Social Security Number *

School Email Address *

Are you a participant in any VSAC Outreach programs (Talent Search or GearUp)? *

Name of Your School *

Current Grade Level *

Gender *

Have you taken the VT Comprehensive Exams? *

Have you taken the PreACT or ACT? *

Have you taken the PreSAT or SAT? *

The pronouns I use are... *

Date of Birth *

Age *

The race I identify as... *

Residency Status *

Home Address (be sure to include apartment number if applicable) *

Student Personal Email *

Home Phone Number *

I live with... *

Lanuage(s) spoken at home *

Student's Cell Phone Number (if you have one)

Parent/Guardian #1 Name *

Parent/Guardian #1 Employer

Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address

Parent/Guardian #2 Name *

Parent/Guardian #2 Employer

Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address

How many people are in your current household (you + parents/guardians + siblings)? *

Is the student a foster child? *If yes, skip the taxable income information. If accepted, you will need to provide proof of state custody. *

Your family's TAXABLE INCOME, as reported in last year's Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040, Line 10): *

Tax Filling Status for 2023 *

Please find the size of your family in the chart above and look at the income cutoff to the right. Is your family's income above or below this amount? *

Did either the natural or adoptive parent, with whom the student is now living, graduate from a four year college or university? *

Please list a teacher's name and email who will fill out your recommendation form for Upward Bound (preferably from math, science, social studies, or English). *

What is the best way to get in contact with you quickly? Options: email, text, phone call, Instagram, other app-based messaging services.... *

I (the student's parent/guardian) certify that the information above is true and accurate as reported. I also grant permission for my child's school to release transcripts, report cards, test scores and other academic records, which is a requirement of participation. My high school or college may continue to release these records to Upward Bound in perpetuity for U.S. Department of Education-mandated reporting purposes. *

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I (the student) certify that the information above is true and accurate as reported. I also grant permission for my child's school to release transcripts, report cards, test scores and other academic records, which is a requirement of participation. My high school or college may continue to release these records to Upward Bound in perpetuity for U.S. Department of Education-mandated reporting purposes. *