PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST READ AND SIGN:
Upon request, Upward Bound may secure copies of any and all subsequent material(s) relative to the applicant's academic performance from middle school through college graduation. This includes, but is not limited to standardized test scores, report card grades, transcripts, college transcripts, and any other pertinent educational information and materials. I (we) understand that the U.S. Department of Education requires this information for both active and inactive participants.
I (we) understand that students participating in Upward Bound will be engaged in certain recreational activ- ities, including but not limited to: camping, hiking, canoeing, and softball, that come with it the risk of personal injury. I understand also that various field trips to off-campus locations may be taken under the supervision of the Upward Bound program.
In consideration of participation in Upward Bound, I (we) understand that Frostburg State University (the "University") shall in no way be deemed responsible for the operation, safety and management of any means of transportation, public or private, or off-campus facilities used while participating in the Upward Bound program. I (we) do myself, my heirs and personal representatives, hereby defend, hold harmless, indemnify, and release the State of Maryland, the University, the Upward Bound program, and all its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, demands, and actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property, personal injury, or death which may result from my participation in the Upward Bound program.
I (we) understand that all participants must have a physical examination before participating in the Upward Bound program. I (we) understand that I (we) am solely responsible for determining whether the participant has any physical or mental limitations preventing him or her from participating in the Upward Bound pro- gram. I (we) further understand that the University has no actual or constructive notice of any such limitation, and hereby release the State of Maryland, the University, and its officers, agents and employees, from any liability arising from any injuries resulting from such limitation.
I (we) give consent for the participant to receive routine and/or emergency medical services (if needed) for the participant's entire enrollment period in the Upward Bound program.
In signing this application, I (we) understand that my (our) son/daughter is applying to the Upward Bound program, a year-round academic program which includes a six-week summer residential program and an academic year component, at Frostburg State University, and that my (our) child is expected to meet the Academic Expecta- tions of FSU Upward Bound Students.
I (we) will supply the income verification information as required by the program. I (we) certify that I (we) have read this application and the information given is correct to the best of my (our) knowledge.