About Us
What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is a federally funded educational program within the United States. The program is one of a cluster of programs now referred to as TRiO, all of which owe their existence to the federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (the War on Poverty Program) and the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
What is LNESC?
Established in 1973, LNESC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides scholarships, educational programming, resources, and leadership empowerment to students across the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Our Mission
The mission of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers is to advance educational excellence and leadership development programs to create lifelong learners and leaders in communities with limited opportunities. We build our community's strength by empowering students to reach their full potential to achieve their academic and professional goals.