Who is Eligible?

Students are eligible to participate in the Upward Bound program at Cowley College based on:

Where You Live:
Students enrolled in Argonia, Arkansas City, Cedar Vale, Dexter, Oxford, Wellington and Winfield as well as home schooled students.

Family:
Students whose family income is within federal requirements and/or students who will be a first generation college student. (meaning that neither parent had completed a bachelor degree)

Age and School Classification:
Students who have completed eighth grade but have not entered the twelfth to eleventh grade and are at least 13 years old and less than 19.

Educational Goals:
Students who have demonstrated a need for the programs services, in order to pursue successfully a program of education beyond high school.