Upward Bound Program (UB)

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 introduced many federal programs to aid the youth of America in selecting correct career paths for themselves. Upward bound program (UB) was one of the first programs to be introduced by the Act of 1964. Talent Search and Student Support Services joined an upward bound program later in 1968 to help young students prepare for their higher education.

Currently, nine federal programs are operating under the umbrella of the Economic Opportunity Act. Seven of these programs are providing services directly to the students.

The upward bound program is a federally sponsored program initiated to give basic support to the applicants who are preparing to start their college education. It is run by the Education Department.

The upward bound program mainly aids students belonging to low-income households. It also caters to high school students whose parents never earned a degree from a college. In other words, it assists those deserving students who are poor and in dire need of educational guidance.

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