University of Cincinnati
Clermont College
Upward Bound
Thinking about College?
Think about Upward Bound!
Upward Bound is a program offered by the University of Cincinnati Clermont and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The goal is to provide the necessary skills to high school students so they may become successful college students.
What does Upward Bound offer?
Advising Services:
- College selection
- Admission assistance
- Locating financial aid
- Scholastic testing
Career Services:
- Career selection
- Exploration of jobs
- Skill testing
Experiential Services:
- College visits and field trips
- Saturday workshops
- Summer Academy
- Tutoring
- Field trips
-
Summer Bridge Scholarship
Two free classes at UC Clermont immediately after graduation
Who is Eligible?
- High school freshmen through juniors at select schools
- Age 13 - 19
- Be in the first generation in your family to go to college.
- Meet income requirements.
How do you sign up?
- Meet with your school guidance counselor.
- Call the Upward Bound office at (513) 558-7432.
- Request an application.
Think about Upward Bound!
Upward Bound at UC Clermont started in 1995 to offer local students an opportunity to explore career options and prepare for college enrollment. To date more than 100 students have enjoyed the chance to have fun, experience new challenges and enhance their chances at success in college.
Join us and learn how you can be better prepared for college too!
Participating schools:
- Amelia High School
- Batavia High School
- Bethel-Tate High School
- Felicity-Franklin High School
- Georgetown High School
- Goshen High School
- Western Brown High School
- Williamsburg High School
Upward Bound is a federally funded program. Members of Congress are interested in hearing from you about the services we provide.
Contact Information for Representative Jean Schmidt
Contact Information for Senator Sherrod Brown
Contact Information for Senator George Voinovich
Upward Bound Student Meeting with Representative Jean Schmidt in Washington, DC
Representative Jean Schmidt with TRIO Students at UC Clermont
Upward Bound Students with State Senator Tom Niehaus at the State House in Columbus
Students at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame--Summer Trip 2007
TRIO Students and Staff Members with State Senator Tom Niehaus in Columbus
Students with a "Blue Man" in Chicago--Summer Trip 2005
Students at Ground Zero in New York City--Summer Trip 2004
Representative Rob Portman with TRIO Students at TRIO Day
Upward Bound is a part of UC Clermont.
Call Upward Bound for more information:
(513) 558-7432
The Southwest Ohio Educational Opportunity Center offers counseling and information on college admissions and financial aid to qualified adults.
Tim Meeker, selected for 2006 TRIO Hall of Fame.
Amanda Heslar, selected for the 2005 TRIO Hall of Fame.
Chris Smallwood, selected for the 2004 TRIO Hall of Fame.
Brooke Stout, selected for the 2003 TRIO Hall of Fame.
Diana Cox, selected for the 2002 TRIO Hall of Fame.
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Mission Statement
Upward Bound at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College encourages life-long learning through a learning community that enables high school students in Clermont and Brown Counties to develop and enhance the intellectual, cultural and social skills necessary for success in postsecondary education.
Upward Bound
UC Clermont
4200 Clermont College Drive
Batavia Ohio 45103
Phone (513) 558-7432
Fax (513) 732-8977
Upward Bound at UC Clermont is affiliated with the federal TRIO programs and with OAEOPP, the Ohio Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel.
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Updated April 10, 2008 .