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Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Benefits of Participating in TRIO Upward Bound?
TRIO Upward Bound for Clover Park High School students provides:
- College prep mentor
- Academic tutoring
- SAT/ACT test preparation
- Food for event participants
- Assistance with applying to college/university
- Leadership retreat weekends
- Scholarship application assistance
- Financial Aid application assistance
- Community service learning hours
- Field trips and cultural events
- College and university visits in Washington, Oregon, California, and more
- Summer Academy at Pierce College
- Internships/jobs for graduating seniors
- Stipends for participants
- A community of supportive program staff and other TRIO Upward Bound students
What Events Are Available to Participants?
- Weekly study halls/tutoring sessions with snacks
- Welcome gatherings, seasonal celebrations and a graduation family celebration
- Cultural and educational field trips
- Leadership and Social Activism Retreats
- In and out-of-state educational trips and college tours including California, Georgia, and Washington, DC