Guide to Writing a Basic Essay - A comprehensive site devoted to the process of writing an essay at any level of higher education. The EOC provides information about financial and academic assistance available to people interested in pursuing postsecondary education. The centers also offer assistance in applying for financial aid and for admission to schools. McNair Scholars Program - Penn State's McNair Scholars Program works with undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds in order to prepare them to pursue advanced studies in the disciplines of their choosing. Upward Bound - Upward Bound is a federally funded progam that helps high school students gain the skills and desire to continue their education beyond high school.
Students are eligible if the family's income is low to moderate.
Since 1965, Upward Bound programs have helped prepare thousands of students nationwide for success in college and other educational institutions. UBMS isone of several TRIO programs that provide educational opportunities for low income Americans. UBMSparticipants benefit from a summer session and an academic year program. The summer sessions is a sixweek math and science intensive learning experience. The academic year program involves academic support, mentoring, and participation in the UBMS Math and Science Club.