Program & Authorizing Legislation

Program Description

Upward Bound

Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

[P.L. 88-452]

Prepares high school students and veterans for success in postsecondary education. Types of projects include Regular, Veterans and Math and Science Centers. Regular project services include a summer-instructional component; instruction in subjects including mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science, and foreign language; mentoring programs; counseling; and exposure to cultural events.

Educational Talent Search

Higher Education Act of 1965

[P.L. 89-320]

Identifies, prepares and assists individuals ages 11-27 with applying for financial aid and college admission. Services include tutoring and mentoring; personal, career and academic counseling; exposure to college campuses; and assistance with college entrance exam preparation and financial aid and college admissions applications.

Student Support

Services

Higher Education

Amendments of 1968

[P.L. 90-575]

Helps low-income and first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities graduate from college. Services include assistance with securing financial aid; personal, academic and career counseling; academic instruction; assistance with transition to four-year programs from two-year institutions; assistance with applying to graduate and professional programs; and activities specially designed for students with limited English proficiency.

Veterans Upward Bound

Second Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1972

[P.L. 92-306]

Provides educational and support services to enable veterans to make the transition to postsecondary education.

Educational Opportunity Centers

Education Amendments of 1972

[P.L. 92-318]

Helps primarily low-income adults who would be first generation college students gain admission to college and find financial assistance for their education. Services include assistance with completing college admission and financial aid applications; guidance on secondary school re-entry or entry to a GED program; academic advice; and career counseling.

Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

Higher Education

Amendments of 1986

[P.L. 99-498]

Prepares low-income, first generation college students and students from groups underrepresented in graduate education for doctoral study. Services include research opportunities, summer internships, seminars, academic counseling, and assistance in securing admission and financial aid for graduate programs.

Upward Bound Math/Science

Higher Education

Amendments of 1986

[P.L. 99-498]

Prepares high school students for college programs that lead to careers in math and science. Services include intensive instruction in math and science, including hands-on experience; opportunities to learn from mathematicians and scientists; and a summer instructional component.