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Who We Serve

Upward Bound provides low-income and first-generation high school students with academic, cultural, and personal support for the purposes of high school graduation, postsecondary enrollment, and lifelong success.


Services Provided / Upward Bound

  • Academic enrichment and tutoring services
  • Cultural enrichment programs
  • Mentoring and counseling services
  • College Visits
  • Summer residential program
  • College summer “bridge” component
  • Workshops and sessions for students and parents
  • College prep courses

Interested in Upward Bound?

We are excited to provide you with more information about the Upward Bound program and our services.

  • Early Intervention College Prep Program
  • After School Tutoring Sessions
  • Academic Saturdays
  • Life Skills and Personal Growth Opportunities
  • Assistance with College Admission and Completion

Eligibility

black contact card icon Students enrolled in grades 9 - 12 at a participating school

black house icon Students whose parents did not complete a Bachelor's degree (First Generation student)

black thumbs up icon Students who show an academic need and are recommended by a teacher or counselor

black dollar sign icon Students whose family show financial need



Join SWTJC Upward Bound

  1. Fill out the application – Make sure to review the checklist page. We need ALL DOCUMENTS submitted before we can begin.
  2. Turn in the application with ALL required documents.
  3. We will contact you to schedule a student and a parent interview.
  4. We will mail a letter within 3 weeks to inform you if you have been accepted into the program.

Sending Your Application

  1. Submit to Advisor at your school district
  2. Mail application:
    Attention Jaime Nevarez
    2401 Garner Field Road
    Uvalde, TX 78801-6221


Schedule an Appointment

Parents, visit our appointment page to book an appointment with Upward Bound Staff.

Padres, visiten nuestra página de citas para programar una cita con el personal de Upward Bound.

Contact TRiO Upward Bound

Jaime Nevarez
TRiO Upward Bound Project Director
Southwest Texas Junior College
Sterling H. Fly, Sr. Memorial Building (Building S)
Uvalde, TX 78801
Office Number: (830) 591-7329
Johnny Sandoval
TRiO Upward Bound Project Advisor
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde High School
Uvalde, TX 78801
Office Number: (830) 591-2950 ext. 6195
Gilbert Betancourt
TRiO Upward Bound Project Advisor
Southwest Texas Junior College
Crystal City High School
Crystal City, TX 78839
Office Number: (830) 374-2341 ext. 238