Laneasha Lee, MHEA- Deputy Director of TRiO Programs

Center for Sciences, Education, and Outreach University of California, San Francisco

1855 Folsom St. MCB 548 San Francisco, CA 94143

Ph: (415)624-9740

Laneasha.lee@ucsf.edu

https://cseo.ucsf.edu/

Jose "Freddy" Garcia- TRiO Educational Talent Search Coordinator: Math and Science

Center for Science, Education and Outreach, University of California, San Francisco

1855 Folsom St. MCB 548 San Francisco, CA 94143

Work Cell: 415.624.6937

Email: freddy.garcia@ucsf.edu

https://cseo.ucsf.edu/

TRiO Upward Bound support K-12 learners to be successful in high school and beyond. Students and their parent/guardian/caretaker are walked through completing A-G coursework to be eligible for college, apply to and enroll into college, secure financial aid, and explore career aspirations.

TRiO Upward Bound is sponsored by the US Department of Education.

TRiO Upward Bound Program

UCSF TRiO Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. TRiO Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.

Services include:

• Counseling/Mentoring

• College Campus Field Trips

• Career Exploration Field Trips

• Summer Internships

• 1-on-1 Check-Ins

• Tutoring

• Cohort Meetings/Workshops

• Planning for College

• Transcript Review

• College Application Support

• Financial Aid Application Support

• Scholarship Support

• Financial Tips

Eligibility:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or in the process of becoming a resident.

AND meet one of the criteria below:

• A) Will be a First-Generation College Student [Neither parent has a BA/BS+ (4 year college degree)

• B) Family's Taxable Income must meet the TRiO Federal Low-Income Levels, or the family receives federal or state assistance such as SNAP, Free Lunch, Cal -Works, Section 8, etc.

• C) In need of academic support

The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in the math and science profession.

Services include:

• Counseling/Mentoring

• College Campus Field Trips

• Career Exploration Field Trips

• Summer Internships

• 1-on-1 Check-Ins

• Tutoring

• Cohort Meetings/Workshops

• Planning for College

• Transcript Review

• College Application Support

• Financial Aid Application Support

• Scholarship Support

• Financial Tips

Eligibility:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or in the process of becoming a resident.

AND meet one of the criteria below:

• A) Family's Taxable Income must meet the TRiO Federal Low-Income Levels, or the family receives federal or state assistance such as SNAP, Free Lunch, Cal -Works, Section 8, etc.

• B) In need of academic support

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TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science are currently accepting applications for 2025-2026 school year.

 Apply to TRiO Upward Bound or TRiO Upward Bound Math and Science Program

Pick up an application packet in P13 or HERE

•  Forms to be completed:

  • Parent/Guardian Form

  • Student Application Questionnaire

  • School Personnel Evaluation

  • Income Verification Document (Cal-Works, Disability, SNAP, Section 8, AFDC, Tax forms, etc.)

 Submit completed application packet to P-13

TRiO Upward Bound Application 2024