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Dear Applicant and Parent/Guardian:

If you are reading this, you have taken the first step in becoming a part of the greatest program ever…the Paine College TRIO Upward Bound Program!  This Program has educated, empowered and prepared over 5,000 CSRA Scholars to achieve academic and personal success since its inception in 1967.  Our mission is simple: to provide the skills and motivation necessary for our participants to successfully graduate from high school and enroll in and graduate from an institution of postsecondary education.  The Program is federally funded by the U. S. Department of Education to serve 113 students from the following target high schools: ARC, Butler, Cross Creek, Glenn Hills, Hephzibah, Lucy C. Laney, T.W. Josey and Westside. All services are provided at no monetary cost to participants or their parent(s)/guardian(s).

*PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment will be open the entire 2025-2026 Academic School Year.

~To be considered for August 2025 participation, the application deadline is August 8, 2025. Applications received after August 8th will be reviewed for September 2025 participation and beyond. 

The following are the steps for completing the application process:

Step 1: Submit an application. 

Step 2: Interview with Upward Bound Staff Member.  After a student’s application is received and reviewed for potential eligibility, the student will be scheduled for an interview via email. 

Step 3: Students and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are notified of admission status via email. Upward Bound makes provisional admission decisions. Students provisionally accepted in the Program will begin participation after completion of Step 4.

Step 4: New Student & Parent Orientation. Upon notification of provisional acceptance, the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s) MUST attend a MANDATORY orientation that discusses the responsibilities, expectations, and benefits of Program participation. Upon notification that the orientation has been completed, students will be notified that they may began full Program participation.

 

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

·       Student’s commitment to completing high school

·       Student’s interest in pursuing a college education

·       Student’s academic need

·       Educational attainment within your family

·       Family income (does not exceed 150% of the poverty  level)

·       Interview

 

Please read all information carefully.  The information you provide to us will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.  If you have any questions or concerns about the application or the Program in general, please feel free to contact the Upward Bound Office by phone at 706.821.8234 or 706.821.8279 and/or email trioupwardbound@paine.edu.

 

Thank you for your interest in the Paine College TRIO Upward Bound Program!

Chellita R. Carlyle, Director     

**IMPORTANT NOTE: PROGRAM SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED IN A HYBRID FORMAT (MIXTURE OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL).**

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

A completed application consists of the following:

• ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED ON APPLICATION;
• STUDENT & PARENT HAVE SIGNED AND DATED WHERE NECESSARY;
• STUDENT HAS COMPLETED AND UPLOADED THE APPLICATION ESSAY (NO SCREENSHOTS ACCEPTED);
• STUDENT HAS UPLOADED A RECENT PHOTO THAT IS CLEAR, RECENT, AND APPROPIATE;
• ALL FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN UPLOADED (IF APPLICABLE);
• GUIDANCE COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED;
• TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FROM CURRENT ELA/LITERATURE, MATH, OR SICENCE TEACHER HAS BEEN RECEIVED;
• COPY OF AY 2024-2025 FINAL REPORT CARD AND HS TRANSCRIPT (IF APPLICABLE) HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

 

*Please do not use your Richmond County School System email address. 

CERFTIFICATION STATEMENT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN

To the best of my knowledge, the information reported above is complete, correct, and true. I understand I am to inform the Program Director of any major change in my financial status if my child is selected as a participant in the Paine College TRIO Upward Bound Program. 

APPLICANT ESSAY:

This section will be completed by the STUDENT APPLICANT in his/her own words. Your essay will be evaluated for content, grammar, organization, creativity, and attention to detail. 

*PLEASE TYPE (IN A WORD DOCUMENT) AND UPLOAD YOUR ESSAY AS A WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT...SCREENSHOTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! ESSAY SHOULD BE IN TIMES NEW ROMAN, 12-POINT FONT, DOUBLE-SPACED WITH 1-INCH MARGINS.

 

Essay Prompt:  In a 4-5 paragraph essay, describe your plans for the future, including college, career, and personal plans and goals.  Do you foresee any obstacles in your way? If accepted into TRIO Upward Bound, what do you hope to gain from the Program, and what do you think as a student you will be able to contribute back to the TRIO Upward Bound family?

APPLICANT PHOTO:

*PLEASE UPLOAD A RECENT PHOTO THAT IS CLEAR AND DECENT. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD ANY PHOTO WITH A SNAP CHAT OR TIK TOK FILTER.

 

CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF ACADEMIC RECORDS

I hereby give permission to the Paine College TRIO Upward Bound Program to obtain any/all of my academic records including Report Cards/Progress Reports, Learning Disability documents (IEPs, etc.), Test Scores and Records, and School Transcripts. This also includes future College Transcripts, Admission Applications, Class Schedules and Financial Aid documents (such as the FAFSA, Student Aid Reports, Scholarship Award Letters and Financial Aid Award Letters).

 

I understand that these records are confidential and will only be used internally for Program participation, selection and academic evaluation. I also understand that compiled records may be used exclusively to meet the U.S. Department of Education Regulations and Program Evaluation. The Program is required to track participants for six (6) years after high school graduation.

 

None of my identified, individual records will be released to any person, corporation, or organization without further written consent.

 

Disclosure Statement:

State and Federal Law protects the privacy of your records.  If you provide it, the Upward Bound Program and Paine College will use it for record-keeping purposes, planning, research and Program improvement. Upon request, it will be made available to appropriate governmental sources to meet State and Federal reporting requirements and for the collection of aggregate statistical information.

 

 

Office Use Only: This release is valid through

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MEDIA RELEASE FORM
 

I give permission for my son’s/daughter’s photo image to be used on all Paine College TRIO Upward Bound social media and/or in other Program promotional materials.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I hereby acknowledge my son's/daughter's participation in some academic and recreational activities involves an inherent risk of injury and by the execution of this signed document releases employees of the Paine College Upward Bound Program and Paine College from all claims for injuries or damages arising out of said student’s participation in all program-related activities that include but are not limited to intramural and recreational activities, and field trips for which the Upward Bound Program has made available.

PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN UPWARD BOUND INITIATIVES

IF ADMITTED TO THE PAINE COLLEGE TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM, YOUR STUDENT AGREES TO:

1.    Maintain a minimum of a "C" in all High School courses and an overall 2.5 grade point average.

2.    Complete the minimum course requirements each school year to be on track for high school graduation.

3.    Attend the Upward Bound Annual Academic Year and Summer Residential Sessions, and complete the assigned work.

4.    Abide by all TRIO Upward Bound Program and Paine College policies (i.e. Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct).

5.    Remain in Good Standing with the Upward Bound Program by:

a.)     Attending scheduled TRIO Upward Bound Saturday Sessions, Group Tutoring, Meetings, Workshops, etc.

b.)    Actively participating in TRIO Upward Bound activities.

c.)     Notifying the TRIO Upward Bound Staff of changes in address, phone number, and/or school.

6.    Completing any other requirements as requested by the TRIO Upward Bound Program.

My child and I understand the goals, objectives, and requirements of the Paine College TRIO Upward Bound Program and we agree to comply fully with all requirements. We also understand that if my son/daughter does not meet the required Program goals/objectives, expectations and requirements, he/she will be dismissed from the Program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If for some reason you are unable to upload your REQUIRED documents, documents may be scanned and emailed to trioupwardbound@paine.edu. Please be sure to include the applicant's name in the subject line along with the name of the item you're emailing.