What is Upward Bound?

Upward Bound is a pre-college academic program designed to provide students from Ypsilanti High School and Willow Run High School with the academic skills enhancement and motivation necessary to obtain a college degree.

Upward Bound is staffed by experienced, caring counselors and teachers who want to help young people achieve their dreams.

Upward Bound works! As a matter of fact, an Upward Bound student's chance of obtaining a bachelor's degree is four times greater than that of a non-Upward Bound student from a similar background.

Upward Bound services and activities are free to those who participate in the program. Participants even receive a monthly stipend for miscellaneous education expenses.

Testimonials

"Upward Bound is very nice and I enjoy the program a lot." —Harvey Jackson

"Upward Bound helps open many doors. Without Upward Bound, I never would have gone to great places like leadership conferences and Washington D.C." —Clarissa Green

"Upward Bound is a great learning environment to prepare you for the future." —LaCherish Turner

"Upward Bound has always been a positive reinforcement in my life. I don't know where I'd be if they were not here to push me and keep me going. I learned to strive for the moon and even if I don't quite get there, I will land amongst the stars." —Leslie Atkins