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The Choice Thru Education, Inc. Upward Bound program will be held at Merrimack College from July 6th to August 5th concluding with a trip, for those successfully completing the program, to Washington, D.C. from August 9th to August 12th.. Eligibility requirements are completion of the 8th grade by June of 2010 and/or attending high school in the fall of 2010; meeting the income criteria; and/or first generation college bound.
What is UPWARD BOUND? Upward Bound offers to 9th through 12th graders a summer residential program located on the campus of Merrimack College in North Andover and a 36 week academic year program at the CTE headquarters in Chelsea. Summers, students live Monday through Friday on campus, participate in classes designed to improve academic achievement and to motivate them to finish high school and pursue college. Afternoon and evening activities include field trips to museums, beaches, amusement parks, athletic events, theaters, tours of college campuses, workshops, speakers, and sports. The academic year offers classes and tutoring in high school subjects including MCAS Prep. Students participate in individualized college counseling and career awareness programs, SAT prep, assistance in preparing applications for colleges and financial aid and campus tours and interviews.( Fee waivers are available for SAT’s and college applications.) Most students receive adequate financial assistance to enter their college of choice. The program is offered at no charge. Participating students will receive a small weekly stipend.
The application (online or printed) must be filled out completely and returned with the requested documentation . A student will not be accepted until all forms are returned.
- Application with income verification as described in application and eligibility form; transcript from school and transcript release form
- Social security card and/or alien registration card
- Medical information and permission form
Applications are available at 140 Pearl St.and Chelsea High Guidance Office. Upon receipt of application, the student and parent/s will be contacted for an interview.
| 2008-2010 Trio Annula Low Income Levels | |||
Size of Family Unit |
48 Contiguous States, D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions |
Alaska |
Hawaii |
1 |
$15,600 |
$19,500 |
$17,940 |
2 |
$21,000 |
$26,250 |
$24,150 |
3 |
$26,400 |
$33,000 |
$30,360 |
4 |
$31,800 |
$39,750 |
$36,570 |
5 |
$37,200 |
$46,500 |
$42,780 |
6 |
$42,600 |
$53,250 |
$48,990 |
7 |
$48,000 |
$60,000 |
$55,200 |
8 |
$53,400 |
$66,750 |
$61,410 |
