Eligibility

The Ohio State University Upward Bound Program highly encourages first generation/low income college bound 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who attend or live in the service areas of Briggs, East, South, or Walnut Ridge High Schools to apply for admission.

Search for your address to determine your eligibility and school assignment.

Please note: The term “low income” means an individual whose family’s taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount. Click here to determine eligibility. Secondly, the term “first generation” refers to a student whose parent and/or guardian does not hold a baccalaureate degree.

Students who demonstrate a high academic need and reside in one of the aforementioned geographic areas are also eligible to apply.