9th through 12th grade Students who are:
- Attend Escondido HS or Orange Glen HS
- Be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
- Have an academic need and want to go to college
- Meet federal low-income guidelines and be first generation college bound (neither parents have completed a bachelor's degree)
| Size of Family Unit | Taxable Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 |
| 2 | $29,580 |
| 3 | $37,290 |
| 4 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $52,710 |
| 6 | $60,420 |
| 7 | $68,130 |
| 8 | $75,840 |
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For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $7,710 (CA) The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount. |
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Students possessing these characteristics:
- Academic discipline
- Motivation
- Sense of commitment
- Appreciation for cultural diversity
TRIO Upward Bound Program is made possible by a federal grant provided by the U.S. Department of Education and in collaboration with California State University San Marcos, Escondido High School and Orange Glen High School.