Upward Bound Programs Keep Filing Same Reports
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting yearly reports from Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs without changing the form. This helps track how well these programs support students aiming for college, especially in math and science. If you have thoughts, you can share them by August 3, 2026, but no new costs or big changes are planned.
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Upward Bound Serves Low-Income, First-Gen Students
If you are a student, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science target potential first-generation college students, low-income students, or students at high risk of academic failure and offer services like tutoring, college-course advice, college test prep, help with financial aid applications, GED or reentry support, and financial literacy. Projects funded two years or more also must provide instruction in math through pre-calculus, laboratory science, foreign language, composition, and literature.
Annual Reporting Continues Unchanged
If your organization runs an Upward Bound or Upward Bound Math-Science program, the Department will keep collecting the Annual Performance Report using the current form. The Department estimates 1,244 annual responses and a total of 21,148 annual burden hours for respondents.
Who Can Apply for UB/UBMS Grants
Institutions of higher education, public or private agencies or organizations (including community-based groups with experience serving disadvantaged youth), secondary schools, or combinations of these are eligible applicants for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science funding.
No New Costs or Major Changes Planned
The Department plans to extend the information collection request without changing the form and states that no new costs or big changes are planned. The comment deadline for this notice is August 3, 2026.
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