Aid & Scholarships

• College Board – Big Future: provides information on applying for financial aid, tools for estimating costs, what parents and students should know about financial aid, and more
• Edsouth: offers specialized loan programs, outreach services, investment opportunities, and information on student loans
• FAFSA: Federal Student Aid website for filling out a FAFSA online, making corrections, or information on federal student aid
• FastWeb: a number of financial aid resources for finding scholarships, internships, and advice on financial aid decisions
• Tennessee Student Assistance: The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) provides access to financial aid information specific to Tennessee.

Educational Sites

During the summer students have the opportunity to live on campus at Tusculum University in a controlled environment to experience a college campus.  Students participate in high school classes in preparation for the upcoming academic year.  Students experience dorm life, attending classes, and fun, cultural afternoon experiences.

Instructor Guide

Instructor Information

• TU Application: New instructors must complete and submit.
• Background Check (ESS)
• TU Application and ESS Submission: Please upload the Tusculum Application and/or the ESS Background Check.
• Orientation Video: Coming soon!
• Instructor Handbook: Coming soon!

Course Information

• Materials Request: Request any needed supplies or materials
• Syllabus Format:  Craft a course syllabus
• Syllabus Submission

Class Reports

Submit at the end of each course.

• Class Awards
• Final Course Report

Other Forms

• Student Course Survey: Coming soon!  This is a survey for students to complete on the final day of the course for feedback.
• Support Request Form: Please use this form to list any concerns that need to be brought to the attention of UB/UBMS staff members.  This can be completed as often as needed.

Residential Staff Guide

• Residential Staff Application: closed until January 2022
• TU Application-FCRA-ESS Paperwork and Submission : Complete the TU application, background check (ESS) and FCRA paperwork, save and submit using the link.

Job Responsibilities

• Residential Handbook: coming soon!
• Student Observation: Summer staff members complete the student observation during the summer phase.

To qualify for participation in Upward Bound, students must attend a high school in the area the program serves and must be between the ages of 13 and 19. Additionally, Upward Bound participants must qualify as potential first-generation college students or meet family taxable income requirements as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. Most students will be enrolled during their 9th grade year. Participants are encouraged to remain with the program through high school graduation and college enrollment.

Services are provided at no cost to eligible participants; we are funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

All UB staff reviews applications on a regular basis and accepts applications throughout the year. Sometimes we receive more applications than we have space and have to place eligible students on a waiting list for later admission.

Students who are accepted into UB are accepted for the remainder of their high school careers provided they keep their grades up and continue to participate. We ask that students attend UB sponsored events when possible and come to the fall, spring, and summer semesters. We promise to make an investment in your education, if you promise to invest your time and energy in UB.

For athletes, we understand that you may not be able to attend all events and activities.

POLICIES

Students who participate in UB will eventually receive 1 high school credit for their participation. Students who attend the summer after they graduate from high school will have the opportunity to receive 4 college credits, which can be transferred to the college you plan to attend.