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Upward Bound

2009 UB students on Thompson Building steps
Upward Bound is a year-round, college preparatory program (TRIO) funded by the Department of Education and sponsored by Fitchburg State College since 1989. The program stresses academic development, serving 67 high school students in Fitchburg and Leominster for the duration of their high school career and beyond. Eligibility is based on first generation college status, family income, and academic motivation.

About Upward Bound

Upward Bound application (PDF)

Student Resources

Saturday Academic Sessions

2009 Summer Program

Current Events (updated October 9, 2009)

20th Anniversary Gala

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Check out this website designed by students featuring first-person
accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college!