During the school year, students receive:
- Academic tutoring to enable them to complete secondary or postsecondary courses, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects;
- Advice and assistance in secondary and postsecondary course selection;
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and completing college admission applications;
- Information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits (including Federal Pell Grant awards and loan forgiveness) and resources for locating public and private scholarships;
- Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students or the students’ parents, including financial planning for postsecondary education;
- Exposure to cultural events, academic programs, and other activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth; and
- Information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint youth participating in the project with the range of career options available to them.
During the Summer Residential Program, students receive the services provided during the school year in addition to:
- Experiencing a simulated college experience by residing on the University of Central Florida’s campus for a week and utilizing the university’s student facilities;
- Engaging in a college readiness academic curriculum – English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, and SAT/ACT prep courses;
- Engaging in professional development and career assessment workshops;
- Traveling to tour different college campuses; and
- Participating in the Florida TRIO Olympics where students compete against other Upward Bound Programs.