Upward Bound is a federally funded program offered to high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors. The program is designed to generate the skills and motivation necessary for a successful educational experience beyond high school, for low-income and potentially first generation college students.

Who Is Eligible?
Students who receive Upward Bound services must meet eligibility criteria by state law. The specific requirements follow:

• Enrolled in one of West Hills College Upward Bound target high schools
• (Avenal, Coalinga, Firebaugh, or Mendota High Schools)
• Freshmen, Sophomore or Junior status
• Potential to succeed in college, although the grades do not reflect it (academic need)
• Potential first-generation college student
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

Academic Year Component
West Hills College Coalinga Upward Bound academic year will be conducted from September through May of each program year. The Academic Year Component is highly intensive in academic instruction, tutoring, counseling and guidance, career development and personal development.