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Chaffey College Fontana Campus

Upward Bound
Chaffey College Fontana Campus
16855 Merrill Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
909/652-7445
upwardbound.staff@chaffey.edu

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Equal Opportunity Statement
This institute, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1972, and other Federal laws and regulation, does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services.

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The Program

Project Upward Bound is a federally funded program that prepares the high school students of today to become the college students of tomorrow. Upward Bound serves high school students from low income families and/or students in which neither parent holds a bachelors (four-year) degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate of students who complete high school, enroll in and graduate from college.

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Program Eligibility

Students must attend one of the following Fontana city public high schools: A.B. Miller H.S. or Fontana H.S. & have a strong desire to pursue a college education. All students must be from low-income families and/or be a first-generation college student.

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School Year and Summer Program

UB during the school year

From August to May, UB students meet twice a month on Saturdays at Chaffey College to participate in academic classes. They also participate in workshops, speaker series, and field trips and college visits. Students will also attend tutoring weekly at their high school campus.

UB during the summer

Project Upward Bound provides a 6-week college like experience. Students enroll in courses similar to ones that they will take at their high school in the upcoming Fall, placing them 6 weeks ahead of their peers.

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How to Begin

Submit a Pre-Screening Questionnaire

Along with the following documentation:

Income verification: parent’s(s’) or guardian’s(s’) 1040 Form, or public assistance statement.
School transcript.

Services provided to students include, but are not limited to:

Tutoring in most subjects

Academic Counseling

SAT/ ACT Preparation

Fee Waviers for SAT and College Applications

Skill enhancement Use of Chaffey College Fontana Campus Facilities

Summer Instruction

Field Trips & Educational Study Tours

Cultural Enrichment Activities

Consistent Parent Involvement

College Enrollment Preparation/Personal

College Admissions Counseling, including Application Completion, Grant, Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

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