Upward Bound
Eligibility & Admission
1. You must meet the following requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
- Completed 8th grade and are between the ages of 13 and 19 at the time of admission
- You are currently enrolled, or will enroll, in a local area high school within East Baton Rouge Parish
- Demonstrate a need for academic support and want to pursue a college degree
- First-generation college-bound student (parent or guardian did not graduate with a four-year degree) or from a low-income household according to these guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education:
2022 Upward Bound Current-Year Low-Income Levels
| Size of Family Unit | Income Levels* |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,385 |
| 2 | $27,465 |
| 3 | $34,545 |
| 4 | $41,625 |
| 5 | $48,705 |
| 6 | $55,785 |
| 7 | $62,865 |
| 8 | $69,945 |
* The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income
for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.
* Effective January 12, 2022 until further notice
2. Apply
- Submit an online application
- Completed applications will be processed for review
3. Confirm your Enrollment
- After we review your application, an LSU Upward Bound staff member will contact you in order to determine your admission to the program