Eligibility
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are federal TRIO programs administered through the US Department of Education. We assist eligible students in preparing for successful entry into college. Program services are provided at no cost to eligible families and eligibility is limited to students who are:
- In grades 9-12 (students must have completed 8th grade)
- Income eligible AND/OR a potential first generation college student (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree)
- You are a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or can verify your intent to become a Permanent Resident
- You intend to pursue a four year college degree
Check the Federal TRIO Programs Current Year Low-Income Levels to see whether your family qualifies for Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science based on taxable income.
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.