Am I eligible for the program?

A student from the Canton City Schools is eligible if he or she

1. is a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance.
2. meets one or both of the federal guidelines
   • low-income (meets family low-income guidelines as established by the U.S. Department of Education)
   • first generation college-bound student (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree at the time of program enrollment).
3. is a ninth or tenth grader with academic need and a desire to attend college.
4. has demonstrated an academic and/or social need for the program.

Upward Bound Math-Science Academy accepts students who

• possess the ability and desire to pursue education after high school.
• attend school regularly as evidenced by official attendance records.
• have a positive attitude and outlook toward learning.
• embrace structured learning environments and display a respect for authority as evidenced by school behavior records and a personal interview.
• demonstrate a genuine interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
• are committed to completing a rigorous, college-preparatory high school curriculum.