Attn: Teachers
From: Glenda Hammond, Director Upward Bond Program
Re: Recruiment of 9th & 10th Graders

The Upward Bound Program at Michigan State University has openings for students in the 9th grade and 10th grade
We are looking for students who you would recommend and identify as students that have potential for a college education and would benefit from strong supportive services.

We offer:
• An academic year program that meets on campus once a week on Mondays from 3:30 to 6:00 pm
• Tutorial Services, study skills
• Grade Counseling & Curriculum Counseling
• Local & Out of state Field Trips
• A 6-week Summer Program with 2 weeks in a residence hall
• A $10.00 weekly Stipend ($15.00 during the summer)
• A Study Trip to a Major City for one week. Next summer is to New York City
• Wharton Center Performances
• ACT Fee Waivers & Fee Waviers for College Appications
• Assistance with Financial Aid & Scholarship Application
• Study Abroad: Europe, Germany
• Space Camp, Close-Up, The Presidental Classroom, Harvard Model Congress

Please inform students about the meeting in the Social Room on Friday, May 14th, at 1:00 pm. Please give names of students to Dr. Owens so that they get a pass for the meeting.

Thank you for your support our efforts and for working on the behalf of those students who need a support system to get into higher education.