School & Grade
Applicants should attend Belen High School, Los Lunas High School, or Valencia High School and be in grades 9-11.
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Eligibility & Application
Find out who may qualify and follow the application process from Pre-Application through acceptance.
Start with the Pre-Application
Students who attend Belen High School, Los Lunas High School, or Valencia High School and are in grades 9-11 may apply. Eligibility is determined under federal Upward Bound requirements and includes review of factors such as first-generation college status, income eligibility, and academic need.
If you are not sure whether you qualify, complete the Pre-Application. Upward Bound staff will review the information and contact you about next steps.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
Federal Eligibility Factors
Eligibility may include first-generation college status, federal income guidelines, and academic need.
College Goals
Upward Bound is designed for students who want academic support and preparation for college and future careers.
Program Commitment
Participants are expected to take part in academic-year and summer activities and continue meeting program requirements.
Application Process
How to apply
The process is designed to confirm eligibility first, then collect the additional information needed for program selection and enrollment.
- StudentAccess Begin through the online StudentAccess portal.
- Pre-Application Submit initial student and family eligibility information.
- Application Eligible students complete the full program application and required documentation.
- Interview Upward Bound staff meet with the student and parent or guardian.
- Recommendation & Review Required recommendations and documentation are reviewed.
- Acceptance & Next Steps Selected students receive program acceptance and enrollment instructions.
Forms
Forms by application stage
New applicants should begin with the Pre-Application. Additional forms are completed as students advance through eligibility review, selection, and enrollment.
New Applicants
- Pre-Application
- Full Upward Bound Application — complete when instructed after eligibility review.
- Teacher Recommendation Form — the current site requests two teacher recommendations.
Eligibility & Document Review
Staff may request supporting documentation as part of the eligibility review.
Accepted Students
Consent, medical, release, participation, and enrollment forms are presented after acceptance rather than as part of the first application step.
Questions?
Need help with eligibility or the application?
Contact the UNM-Valencia Upward Bound team for assistance with next steps.
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