Nebraska Methodist College TRIO Classic Upward Bound — Burke High School Students

About This Opportunity

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) hosts a federally funded TRIO Classic Upward Bound program specifically serving students at Omaha Burke High School. This completely free program helps first-generation college students and low-income students at Burke develop the academic skills and personal confidence to complete high school and enter college. NMC's Upward Bound provides tutoring, advising, mentoring, SAT/ACT preparation, college visit trips, and a summer enrichment component. This is a targeted, school-specific program — the federal grant requires that NMC serve students at Burke High School specifically. Burke students who are first-gen or low-income should apply to this program early — slots are limited by federal grant size and fill each year. NMC partners with Methodist Health System in Omaha, giving Upward Bound students unique access to healthcare career exploration alongside standard college prep services.

Who Can Apply

Must be a current student at Burke High School in Omaha (OPS). Must meet at least ONE of: (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. Strong desire to attend and complete college. Contact NMC TRIO program office at methodistcollege.edu/trio-classic-upward-bound.