Upward Bound General Information

The McNeese Upward Bound Program mission is to:

Impact students’ lives through support and services that will aid them in becoming strong, productive citizens who will graduate from high school and obtain a two- or four-year college degree.

• Federal Eligibility Requirements
  • Potential first-generation college student (defined as a student whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree);
  • A low-income individual;
  • And/or an individual with a high risk for academic failure
• Other Requirements
  • Enrolled at LaGrange High School, Lake Charles College Prep., or Washington-Marion High School
  • Must have a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
  • Committed to full participation in the program by adhering to policies and procedures
  • Planning to attend college upon high school graduation

Rising 9^th grade students (completing 8^th grade), who will enroll in one of the target schools, as well as current students in grades 10 through 12 enrolled in target schools, may apply for the year-round program. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound is year-round program.

Parent information and student information is needed to fill out an application. The application can be submitted online, or you can request a printable application by email at upwardbound@mcneese.edu.