About Our Program
Washington State University Tri-Cities TRIO Upward Bound Columbia Basin is a federally funded program. TRIO programs are federal educational outreach and student services programs designed to motivate, support, and cultivate excellence in students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO Programs serve low-income, first-generation, individuals with disabilities, and military veterans for successful entry into, retention in, and completion of postsecondary education. 100% of our funding comes from the United States Department of Education.
Location and Who We Serve
Our office is located in Moses Lake, Washington in the Moses Lake High School Library. We serve Moses Lake High School, Vanguard Academy, and Warden High School students.
Upward Bound Vision
We expect each participant to achieve the following:
- Competitive GPA
- State test scores at the college-ready level
- Take and compete rigorous courses to prepare for the rigor of college coursework
- Graduate on time
- Enter college the fall after high school graduation
- Graduate with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree within six years of high school graduation
Upward Bound Required Services
- Academic Tutoring
- Advice and assistance in secondary and postsecondary course selection
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Assistance in completing college admission applications
- Information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits
- Assistance in completing financial aid forms (FAFSA)
- Assistance in your successful on-time completion of high school
- Financial education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy for students and parents
- Financial planning for college
- Instruction in Literature & Composition, Math, Lab Science & Foreign language
- 6 Week Summer Program
- Academic instruction taught by college professors (subjects listed above)
- Test Prep
- Internship Program: Hands-on exploration of careers requiring a BA or higher level of education
- Transition to college support for high school graduates
- BRIDGE Program: TRIO pays for college tuition for active and qualified program participants right after high school graduation
All Services Are Free
You do not have to pay any amount of money to be in the program. Once you have applied and have been accepted into the program, all we ask is that you make the time commitment.
Questions
If you have any questions, please see our Contact page to call or email our staff.