ETSU Upward Bound Bridge Program Fall Semester Requirements

To be eligible for consideration for the 2018 Summer Bridge Program, you must complete all Fall Semester Bridge Requirements which are listed below. Failure to complete these requirements by December 8 th , 2017, will make you ineligible for consideration as a participant in the Bridge Program. Step 1: Apply for Admission at ETSU  Fill out the ETSU paper application and submit to UB.  Upward Bound will pay your Application Fee  Do not complete online application or mail in your application to ETSU Admissions. Do not turn in application in an envelope.  Application should be filled out neatly and completely in black or blue ink.

 High School Transcript High school transcript must be put in a sealed envelope that has been stamped or signed by your school counselor and turned in to Upward Bound. Make sure your name is on the envelope.

 Submit ACT Scores ACT must be taken by December 2017 and scores must be submitted to ETSU. (December 9th test date scores will be accepted.) These can be included on your high school transcript or sent directly from ACT. If you are not sure if ETSU has your scores, check with Ali. Step 2: Write an Essay Topic: How my Involvement in Upward Bound Has Assisted Me in Preparation for College Success and Success in Life The essay must be a minimum of two full pages with one inch margins, typed, double-spaced, and in Times New Roman font. Essays that don’t meet these formatting and length requirements will not be considered. Step 3: Fill out FAFSA  2017 – 2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  This FAFSA will apply you for Summer 2018 financial aid.  List only ETSU as your college on this FAFSA.  Complete using 2015 tax information, sign and have parent/guardian sign using FSA ID, and submit online.  Forward Ali the email that says your 2017-2018 FAFSA has been “Successfully Processed” in order to complete this requirement  2018 – 2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  This FAFSA will apply you for Fall 2018-Spring 2019 financial aid.  Complete using 2016 tax information as soon as possible after October 1 st, sign and have parent/guardian sign using FSA ID, and submit online.  Forward Ali the email that says your 2018-2019 FAFSA has been “Successfully Processed” in order to complete this requirement

Regular attendance at Upward Bound school visits and Monday Night Sessions is required. Students who are in violation of the Upward Bound attendance policy may not be eligible to participate in the Bridge program.