TRIO-Upward Bound (84.047)
Program
84.047 TRIO-Upward Bound
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Sections 402C, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070a-13.
Program Number
84.047
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To generate skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school among low-income and potential first-generation college students and veterans. The goal of the program is to increase the academic performance and motivational levels of eligible enrollees so that such persons may complete secondary school and successfully pursue postsecondary educational programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds are awarded to eligible grantees to provide academic instructional programs, personal and academic counseling, career guidance and special instruction to prepare project participants for careers in which persons from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly underrepresented, tutoring, and exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available to disadvantaged youths. Funds are used to support a residential summer program and academic year program, and to pay stipends to students, not to exceed $40 a month during the academic year and $60 a month during the summer. A grantee may not use the project as part of its recruitment program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Institutions of higher education, public or private not-for-profit agencies, a combination of the above, and in exceptional cases, secondary schools may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Low-income individuals and potential first generation college students who have a need for academic support in order to successfully pursue a program of postsecondary education. Two-thirds of the participants must be low-income individuals who are also potential first generation college students. The remaining participants must be either low-income individuals or potential first generation college students. Required low-income criteria are stated in application materials. Except for veterans, who can be served regardless of age, project participants must be between 13 and 19 years old and have completed the eighth grade but have not entered the twelfth grade (exceptions allowed).
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.
Application Procedure
Develop a proposal in accordance with regulations, application and timetables issued by the Secretary of Education. No State plan is required. Requests for program applications should be made to the Federal TR10 Programs, College and University Preparation and Support Team. This program is subject to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Selected nonfederal field readers who are not employees of the Federal Government evaluate new proposals on the basis of the selection criteria specified in 34 CFR 645.31 and 34 CFR 645.32. Grantees will be selected on the basis of rank order of total scores and availability of funds.
Deadlines
Deadlines are published in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Continuation awards for up to 5 years approved on an annual basis; subject to the availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Annual awards may be renewed for up to five years. Continuations are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Performance reports are submitted on an annual basis.
Audits
In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 75.702, 74.61.
Records
In accordance with 34 CFR 75.730, 75.731, and 75.732.
Program Accomplishments
It is estimated that almost 56,324 students (Math/Science Regional Centers: 6,093) were served in 2001. In fiscal year 2002, 770 awards were made. An additional 123 awards were made to Upward Bound Regional Math/Science Centers projects.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0201-0-1-502.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $264,190,000; FY 03 est $275,721,000; and FY 04 est $268,909,000. Math/Science funding: FY 02 $31,772,000; FY 03 est $34,607,000; and FY 04 est $31,772,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The average award is $312,000. The average Math/Science Award is $258,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
EDGAR and regulations 34 CFR 645.
Related Programs
84.007, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; 84.032, Federal Family Education Loans; 84.033, Federal Work-Study Program; 84.038, Federal Perkins Loan Program_Federal Capital Contributions; 84.042, TRIO_Student Support Services; 84.044, TRIO_Talent Search; 84.063, Federal Pell Grant Program; 84.066, TRIO_Educational Opportunity Centers; 84.103, Higher Education_TRIO Staff Training Program; 84.217, TRIO_McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Department of Education regional offices. See Appendix IV in the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Federal TRIO Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-5249. Contact: Gaby Watts E-mail Address trio@ed.gov. Telephone (202) 502-7545.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/OHEP/trio/
Examples of Funded Projects
Grants to colleges, universities and other institutions to generate skills and motivation necessary for low- income, potential first generation college students to be successful in postsecondary institutions. Regular Upward Bound projects provide high school students with both summer and academic year services. Veterans Upward Bound projects provide short-term services, designed to prepare eligible veterans for acceptance into a postsecondary program. Upward Bound Math and Science Regional Centers provide high school students with summer academic services for interested math and science students.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
For new awards, the Secretary will select applicants to be funded under this part on the basis of the criteria set forth in 34 CFR 645.31.
