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Who is eligible for Upward Bound?

  • Students must be at least a rising 9th grader or in high school.

  • Attend one of these high schools: Cherokee, Franklin, Smoky Mountain, Swain.

  • Student’s parents did not earn a four-year degree OR student’s family meets federal income guidelines.

Please download Part I of the application here and return to Upward Bound, SCC, 447 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779.

Parent Questionnaire.pdf
Student Questionnaire.pdf 

To receive an application, please email your mailing address to Annette Kesgen, Upward Bound Director at akesgen@southwesterncc.edu OR complete the information request form HERE

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