Upward Bound

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.

Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.

The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) operates an Upward Bound Program on the Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses.

Students can apply now for the Phil Campbell or Shoals campuses.

Upward Bound programs are funded by the United States Department of Education.

What should I expect out of the Upward Bound program during the regular school year?

Services/Activities Offered: Casey Eggleston works with Upward Bound students

Weekly tutoring sessions at your high school
Individual, Group, Career, and Academic Advising
Saturday visits to Northwest-Shoals Community College, Shoals Campus for workshops on values, careers, and study skills
Field trips to places of educational, recreational, or cultural interest
Transportation and lunches furnished on campus and on all scheduled trips
Pay $8.00 for each week student participates

What should I expect out of the program during the Summer component?

Individual tutoring and academic advising
College level courses (tuition paid)
Field Trips
Athletics and group activities
Most transportation and all meals furnished on scheduled trips
Year-end 2 to 3 day educational / recreational / cultural trip
$8.00 per week

What high schools are served by NW-SCC?

The NW-SCC Shoals Campus serves the following schools:

Central High School
Colbert County High School
Florence High School
Lexington High School
Rogers High School
Wilson High School

The NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus serves the following schools:

Belgreen High School
Haleyville High School
Lynn High School
Muscle Shoals High School
Russellville High School
Sheffield High School
Vina High School

Upward Bound Program - Shoals Campus

The NW-SCC Shoals Campus serves the following schools:

Central High School
Colbert County High School
Florence High School
Lexington High School
Rogers High School
Wilson High School

Upward Bound Program Staff:

Casey J. Eggleston - Manager
Startia Fields - Secretary
Jan Weeks - Academic Advisor
Landon Hutcheson - Academic Advisor

Apply now for the Upward Bound Program on the Shoals campus or contact our office at 256-331-5355 or email caseye@nwscc.edu.

Upward Bound Program - Phil Campbell Campus

The NW-SCC Phil Campbell Campus serves the following schools:

Belgreen High School
Haleyville High School
Lynn High School
Muscle Shoals High School
Russellville High School
Sheffield High School
Vina High School

Upward Bound Program Staff:

Kathryn Ana - Program Manager
Whitney Rutherford - Administrative Assistant
Deborah Brownell - Academic Advisor & Curriculum Specialist

Apply now for the Upward Bound Program on the Phil Campbell campus or contact our office at 256-331-8128 or email kathryn.champion@nwscc.edu.

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Campus Contacts:

Kathryn C. Ana, Manager
Phil Campbell Campus
Building 301, Office A12
Phone: 256-331-8128
Email: kathryn.champion@nwscc.edu

Casey J. Eggleston, Manager
Shoals Campus
Building 112
Phone: 256-331-5355
Email: caseye@nwscc.edu

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