Creighton University TRIO Classic Upward Bound — Free College Prep for Omaha HS Students

About This Opportunity

Creighton University's TRIO Classic Upward Bound Program is a federally funded, completely free college preparation program for Omaha metropolitan area high school students who are first-generation (neither parent has a 4-year college degree) and/or low-income. The program is designed to help students develop the academic skills and personal confidence needed to finish high school and be admitted to a four-year university. Upward Bound at Creighton provides: weekly tutoring in math, science, English, and foreign language; college planning advising and mentoring; SAT/ACT preparation; campus visits to colleges across Nebraska and the region; cultural activities and community service opportunities; and a six-week residential summer academy where students live on Creighton's campus, take college-level courses, and experience what college life looks like firsthand. Rising 8th graders (entering 9th grade in the fall) may apply during the spring semester. This program has changed thousands of lives in Omaha. If you are a first-generation or low-income high school student in the Omaha metro, Creighton's Upward Bound is one of the most important free resources available to you.

Who Can Apply

Must be a high school student (or rising 8th grader entering 9th grade) in the Omaha metropolitan area. Must meet at least ONE of the following: (1) first-generation college student — neither parent holds a 4-year college degree, OR (2) low-income — family income at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Must demonstrate a strong desire to complete higher education. Income verification required (recent tax return or Social Security/benefits statement). Apply at creighton.edu/student-success/trio.