Prospective Students |
Upward Bound recruiting at most high schools is closed for the 2008-2009 school year. We anticipate recruiting freshmen, sophomores and juniors at our six target high schools beginning in the fall of 2009.
Who May Apply to Upward Bound?
Students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades who attend UB target schools, are in good academic standing and are seriously considering attending college may apply to the program if they and their parents or guardians meet federal income and educational guidelines. (Two-thirds of our students must meet both criteria; one-third may meet one or the other but not both.) To be educationally eligibile, the parent(s) with whom the student lives cannot have a degree from a four-year college. The most recent income guidelines are below.
When and How Should I Apply?
Most recruiting takes place in the fall (see below for a detailed recruitment schedule). See your guidance counselor for a pass to attend the Upward Bound informational presentation at your school, or if you missed the presentation or want to be sure you're invited to next year's, contact the Upward Bound office. The UB application process involves a few steps (1) a pre-application; (2) an application, including a personal statement from the student; (3) a recommendation from a teacher; and (4) possibly a brief one-on-one interview.
How can I refer a student to Upward Bound?
Teachers, community members, friends and families are encouraged to refer students who attend one of UNH UB's target high schools to the program. Please include the student's name, grade and high school in your referral. Each student referred will be invited to the next Upward Bound presentation at his/her high school. UB does not disclose the name of the person who referred the student.
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Upward Bound Income Guidelines
Maximum Family Income * in 2008 for Upward Bound Eligibility (as of January 2009 until further notice)
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Adjusted Gross Income *** |
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Size of Family ** |
Taxable Income |
Single/Head of Household |
Married Filing Jointly |
|
1 |
$16,245 |
$25,195 |
N/A |
|
2 |
$21,855 |
$36,855 |
$39,755 |
|
3 |
$27,465 |
$45,965 |
$48,865 |
|
4 |
$33,035 |
$55,075 |
$57,975 |
|
5 |
$36,685 |
$64,185 |
$67,085 |
|
6 |
$44,295 |
$73,295 |
$76,195 |
|
7 |
$49,905 |
$82,405 |
$85,305 |
|
8 |
$55,515 |
$91,515 |
$94,051 |
For these purposes “family income” includes only the income of the parent(s)/ stepparents with whom the student lives. ** The “Size of Family” includes parent(s)/stepparents living with the students and their dependents (including the student). †Adjusted Gross Income = Taxable Income + Deductions + (Size of Family) Exemption
Exemptions = $3,500 per person
Deductions =
$5,450 Single or Married filing separately
$8,000 Head of Household
$10,900 Married Filing Jointly/Qualifying Widow(er) OR total of itemized deductions
Recruitment for students beginning the program in 2008-2009 has ended.
The next recruitment period will take place in the fall of 2009 at UB target high schools
| High
School |
UB Information Session |
Pre-Applications Due | Applications
Due |
Estimated Date of
Interviews |
| Manchester West |
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| Manchester Memorial |
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| Manchester Central |
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| Somerworth |
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| Spaulding |
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| Farmington |
If you attend one of UB's target high schools, you may apply to the program. Please contact Upward Bound or speak to your guidance counselor before completing these forms to get specific details about application deadlines and procedures.
UB STUDENT PRE-APPLICATION: COVER LETTER and PRE-APPLICATION FORM (PDF files) Please see below for your school's due date and for information about where to return the form at your school
UB STUDENT APPLICATION (PDF file) Please see below for your school's due date and for information about where to return the form at your school
UB TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM (PDF file) The deadline information is the same as for the student application forms.
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