Parent-Student Handbook

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The Story of My Life

TRIO UBMS MISSION It is the mission of the TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center to: Educate students with the Stimulate propensity for and sustain study in Science, Technology, interest in Engineering, and STEM Math (STEM) areas careers, and for post-secondary education Motivate low-income

PROGRAM PROFILE

The TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center and potential first generation college (UBMS) is 100% federally students to realistically consider the attainment of a funded and hosted by Wichita post secondary degree in STEM State University (WSU) in Wichita, Kansas. With the support of WSU and the cooperation of schools throughout Kansas the program is designed to serve seventy four disadvantaged high school students who have the potential to be the first in their family to attend college and earn a four-year degree, preferably in a science or mathematics field.

Cost Participation is absolutely free to qualifying students. Transportation to and from WSU can be arranged by UBMS. Reimbursement for parents or guardians providing family transportation to WSU is available based on availability of funds (an area and campus map are attached). The family reimbursement rate must be less than the cost of program-arranged

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