Thank you for your interest the Upward Bound program at Oklahoma State University! Before you begin, make sure to have all required documents, essay, and family income information available. You will not be able to save your information once you begin. Please submit only one student application.

Required essay and forms:

1) Essay: In 200 words, please write an essay discussing the following: Why do you want to participate in Upward Bound? How do you think you will benefit from the experience? How do you think the program will prepare you for post-secondary education?

2) Release of Student School Records Form (print this form)

3) (2) Teacher Recommendations (print this form)

All documents must be submitted before we can consider your application. After we review your application, you may be invited for a student and parent/guardian interview. Student will receive notification by letter or email when accepted in to the Upward Bound program.

Part I: Student Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle Name

Date of Birth *

Student Age *

Social Security Number *

Citizenship *

Gender *

Race/Ethnic Background *

Student Cell Phone Number *

Student's Personal Email *

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

High School currently attending *

Current grade level *

Expected graduation year *

Who do you live with?

What language is spoken at home?

Are you currently being served by another TRIO program, such as Talent Search? *

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your child has indicated an interest and/or has been recommended to apply for selection to the Upward Bound (UB) program at Oklahoma State University. UB is a free college preparatory program for high school students funded by the U.S. Department of Education. UB is specifically designed to prepare eligible high school students to excel academically in high school and prepare for college enrollment and graduation.

Part II: Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Name *

Relationship to Student

Parent/Guardian 1 Cell Phone Number

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address *

Parent/Guardian 1 Mailing Address *

Parent/Guardian 1: Highest level of education obtained: *

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

Relationship to Student

Parent/Guardian 2 Cell Phone Number

Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address

Parent/Guardian 2 Mailing Address

Parent/Guardian 2 - Highest level of education obtained:

Family Income Information

Number of people living in your household? *

Household Income Range *

Please provide a copy of your most recent 1040

Please upload your essay and the required forms provided at the beginning of the application.

Essay

Release of Student School Records

Teacher Recommendation Form (1)

Teacher Recommendation Form (2)

I certify that the information provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Student Signature *

Please select a signature verification type.

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Please select a signature verification type.