Southeastern's Upward Bound residential program in the summer runs six weeks for Juniors, seven weeks for Seniors, and eight weeks for Bridge students. Seniors can earn six college semester hours and Bridge students can earn an additional nine college semester hours. During the academic year, Upward Bound students receive academic instruction, tutoring, and couseling on selected Saturdays. Advisors follow their progress in high school and the students learn about the college application process and how to apply for student financial assistance. Participants are provided tuition, room, board, books, transportation, medical services, etc.
Students are responsible for clothes, personal items, and laundry.
Each student will receive a small stipend payment to offset the expense of personal items. Students are asked to commit themselves to preparing for college. Upward Bound staff select students from the 10th grade who may need academic enrichment to pursue post-secondary education. Recommendations of high school counselors and teachers are considered in selecting students. Upward Bound seeks the student whose potential abilities may be lost to society unless they can be motivated to apply their talents and energies constructively.