• Parent support group
• Supplemental grant aid
• Visits to four-year college campuses
• Educational and cultural enrichment activities
• Referral to four-year campus services and community agencies
For more information about the TRIO SSS-Y.E.S. program, visit
wncc.edu/student-life/
student-success/trio-programs/yessss
.
TRIO Upward Bound
helps generate the skills and motivation necessary for success in
postsecondary education among qualified high school students.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Income eligibility and/or first generation (neither parent has a four-year degree)
• Citizenship or legal residence in the United States
• Between ages 13 and 19
• Need for academic support
Free Services Include:
• Tutoring in support of participant’s current high school classes
• Guidance and support in selecting educational opportunities
• Career inventories and exploration
• Workshops on study skills and life skills
• Academic advising
• Enrichment activities
• College visits
• Educational and cultural field trips
• Summer academic program
• Bridge program for graduated seniors
For more information about the TRIO Upward Bound program, visit
wncc.edu/student-
life/student-success/trio-programs/upward-bound-trio-program
.
Veterans Upward Bound
is the certification site for VA educational benefits for which
VUB participants qualify. Veterans Upward Bound is an approved site for VA work study.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Income eligibility and/or first generation (neither parent has a four-year degree)
• 181 days of active service
• Medical or anything other than dishonorable discharge
• Citizenship or legal residence in the United States
• Need for academic support
Free Services Include:
• Certification for VA
educational programs
• Academic refresher courses
• Tutoring and study skills
• Career exploration
• Personal advising
• Preparation for college
• Financial aid/scholarship
application assistance
• Educational, career, and cultural
field trips
• Academic advising and assistance
• Referral to veteran’s support agencies
and resources
• Student Veterans Organization
• Student Veterans Center area
for veterans
For more information about the TRIOVeterans Upward Bound, visit
wncc.edu/student-
life/student-success/trio-programs/upward-bound-trio-program
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