Want help getting ready for college, figuring out your next steps or reaching your goals after high school? TRIO at Diablo Valley College is here for you.
What is the TRIO Program at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?
TRIO programs support low-income, first-generation students in Mt. Diablo Unified School District as they prepare for college through UB.
What is TRIO Upward Bound (UB)?
TRIO Upward Bound is an intensive college preparation program that provides additional support to eligible high school students from low-income and first-generation families at Mt. Diablo, Concord, and Ygnacio Valley High Schools, helping them graduate from high school and successfully enroll in and complete college.
What Services Does UB Provide?
UB services may include:
- Academic tutoring
- College readiness workshops
- Advising and mentoring
- Support with college applications
- Summer and academic-year programming
- Financial aid guidance
- College tour
- Career exploration
- Financial literacy
- Advisor meetings once a week
- Saturday Academies
Program Eligibility
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- Attend a service HS or reside in the service area
- Grades 9-12 or high school age
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- First-generation and low-income
- Agree to commit to actively participate in year-round program activities
- Complete a TRIO UB application
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- Mt. Diablo
- Concord
- Ygnacio Valley
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ gave me a good first step into post-secondary education and Upward Bound provided support that gave me the confidence to pursue college and challenge myself as a first-generation student."
JOSHUA L, 12th grade student
Ready to Get Started?
- Email us at dvcupwardbound@dvc.edu to receive the Preliminary Screening Questionnaire in English or Spanish for eligibility.
- If you qualify and wish to apply, email us at the same address to request the recommendation form, and have your teachers complete it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Yes. TRIO funds come from the Federal Department of Education, and UB services are free for eligible students.
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No. TRIO UB supports students before college, while they are still in high school and tracks students for five years after high school.
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Yes. UB can help students and families understand financial aid, including the FAFSA, the CA Dream Act and scholarship search. UB will conduct workshops for students and families.
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Yes. TRIO programs strongly encourage and sometimes require attendance, often including family support, workshops and resources.
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Response time is between 24 and 48 hours. For a faster update, contact the TRIO team directly.
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Apply or contact us — we can help you determine eligibility.
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No. You do not have to attend ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ after high school. We will hold workshops to explain the different educational systems and what is available to help you make the best choice. Approximately 50% of our students do come to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ after high school.
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Upward Bound works closely with College Now and Dual Enrollment to allow students to take free college classes at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ or their high school while in high school.
| Family Size | 48 Contiguous States | D.C. and Outlying Jurisdictions | Alaska & Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,475 | $29,325 | $26,985 |
| 2 | $31,725 | $39,645 | $36,480 |
| 3 | $39,975 | $49,965 | $45,975 |
| 4 | $48,225 | $60,285 | $55,470 |
| 5 | $56,475 | $70,605 | $64,965 |
| 6 | $64,725 | $80,925 | $74,460 |
| 7 | $72,975 | $91,245 | $83,955 |
| 8 | $81,225 | $101,565 | $93,450 |
| Each additional family member | $5,500 | $6,880 | $6,330 |