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Rising Juniors and Graduating Seniors check out these opportunities for combatting financial burdens of out of state opportunities

http://www.thehundred-seven.org/waive_out-of-state_fees.html?fbclid=IwAR2wcA4ZPtUgA8oJ3FeICdUC5BtWGVDqMkQGV2j13P3UAC6wpkdY6c5-XFg

HBCUs that waive out of state tuition These HBCUs will waive out-of-state tuition for students, provided they meet the proper requirements.

Check out this free tuition initiative for high financial need/low income students! Great opportunity if you’re looking to go out of state https://diverseeducation.com/article/78415/?fbclid=IwAR0dGI6aCmnjYWRpwnYbtuTJDR45Op5NmL4Bde-RUKaWOhddvmKzNHft8-4

Ferris State University Launches Free Tuition Program for Low-Income Students - Higher Education Ferris State University is implementing a program that will give free tuition to students with high financial needs, MLive reported.

Looking for volunteer hours or a chance to give back to the community?

Palo Alto College and the San Antonio Food Bank are hosting a Pop-Up Market to provide healthy food to students, employees, and the surrounding community through this no-contact, drive-through event. All participants must register in advance.

To Volunteer Register Here: https://www.alamo.edu/volunteer-form/

If you or someone would like to participate in receiving a box through contactless delivery register here: https://freshtrak.com/register/event/27983
If you cannot register online, please call the San Antonio Food Bank at 210-431-8326 to register.

Today's Financial Friday features Ms. Gianna Brown AKA The Money Cheerleader sponsoring our GET FIN LIT Series. She will be speaking to our students about setting SMART Goals, financial goals, saving, budgeting, paying for college and much more. We will hold regular sessions with her in our Saturday Academies!

Happy First- Generation Week! So proud of all you first-gen students pioneering the way for your families in education and creating a broadened lifestyle. A reminder we have speakers going on tonight and tomorrow from 6-7 pm via zoom. Tonight will be Lytle Alumni Juanita Saldana and Elissa Gallegos talking about their experiences as first-gen students in the time of COVID and tomorrow we will have Mercedes Amador from Arizona State University talking about Imposter Syndrome and how its followed her throughout her academic and professional career. To join the events click here https://www.alamo.edu/pac/admissions-aid/high-school-programs/first-gen/

PAC UB Alumni check this fun event out 11 spots left

Attention, Attention! There is a new SEW-cial circle up!

Take a quick study break and join us for an embroidery session featuring a Fiesta array of designs that are all sure to be hit! This sew-cial circle will include kits from Manos Mias, a locally owned shop here in San Antonio, Texas.

📅 Wednesday September 23rd
⏱ 2-3PM 📍 Zoom

The first 30 students to RSVP by September 10th will have an embroidery kit shipped to them for FREE. *Designs picked at random.

RSVP in AE, https://alamo.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6204632

Sponsored by Student Activities Fee

Alumni attending ANY Alamo Colleges District institution. Need of monies to assist with tuition costs. Deadline to apply for the Foundation Scholarship is DUE SEPT. 6,2020. Don't miss out on the opportunity for a scholarship.
https://www.alamo.edu/alamo-colleges-foundation/scholarships/

Scholarships | Alamo Colleges Find information about scholarships available through the Alamo Colleges Foundation. We provide resources to help you with scholarship submissions.

Calling all TRIO Males. Here is a Leadership opportunity coming up this week. We know it is right around the corner but still worth attending. Get credit for attending by contacting TRIO UB Director via email

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Texas Male Leadership Summit - Remix. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This year we are remixing the Summit! We are inviting all students and colleagues to join us for an engaging experience ahead of the new academic year. We have a line-up of speakers that will focus on motivating and get our students talking about their summer and the year ahead for them. We will be....

Those attending in Fall !

Don’t let your lack of computer or home internet stop you from enrolling for remote learning! 📶 💻 We have laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots available for students to borrow for the Fall 2020 term on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at alamo.edu/pac/its.

Today is Feature Friday and UB is highlighting D'andra Calhoun a recent graduate of Poteet HS and PAC UB program. We are so proud of D as she has taken advantage of every opportunity to include attending her first college courses on campus during COVID-19 which she worked hard to maintain a high GPA. UB connected with her for a short interview check that out below!

Throwback Thursday to our College Admissions Presentation at Schreiner University. TRIO UB misses the times we could travel with our students.

Just a friendly reminder big registration deadline coming up in 10days. Need help contact us!

Primo's here to remind you that time is running out! 🏃‍♂️⏱️ There are just 10 days left to apply for the Fall 2020 semester! See below for a list of important dates👇 -

🚨Important Fall 2020 Dates🚨:
Aug. 3: Application Deadline
Aug. 16: Registration Deadline (noon)
Aug. 24: Classes begin Fall 16-week term

Calling all students who want to go to med school. https://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2020/07/23/medical-college-wisconsin-program-aims-recruit-rural-students/5461489002/?fbclid=IwAR0HGC6eMk5hs0CgaMebx4KNP3H3MCsSaReJUqh_smxSyKq6UPcKncrnLvs

Medical College of Wisconsin program aims to recruit students from rural, under-served communities A new program at the Medical College of Wisconsin aims to recruit students from under-served and rural communities.

Check this opportunity out TRIO UB students! Pretty cool!!

NASA: Virtual Guest Mars 2020 Perseverance We’re going back to Mars, and we’d like you to be our virtual guest on the trip. NASA will launch the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover on a seven-month journey to the Red Planet.

Trio alumni! Check these scholarships out!

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - Application deadline extended for Molson Coors scholarships for students from HACU-Member institutions The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is partnering with Molson Coors to award a total of 40 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students enrolled at HACU-member institutions in select cities. Extended online application deadline is July 31, 2020.

Needing assistance, better ways to study, help with subjects? Check out what our sister program Student Support Services at St. Mary's University put together!

UB Students and Alumni please let us know how we can help support you during COVID-19! Online classes can be tough to navigate so please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

I just wanted to wish all the Freshmen and Sophomores who are testing this week positive vibes. You all are so smart and I know you will do well. This is one step closer to being college ready!!

Alumni and Seniors looking for free money to go to college? Cafe Bustelo is looking for applicants

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship to award $100,000 in scholarships Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship to award $100,000 in scholarships The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is once again partnering with Café Bustelo® to award twenty $5,000 El Café del Futuro Scholarships. Since 2014, $330,000 in college funds have been awarded to 6...

Don't be left behind on this Saturday Academy! We will talk about Mapping out your major and preparing you for the research on major choice
RSVP here by Friday 1/10/2020 https://forms.gle/vNx7amhzc9GKpVgb7

TRIO Upward Bound spreads joy to San Antonio helping out at the Salvation Army Angel Tree!

Mmm and away we go jingle jingle..helping 7,000 have a happy holiday!

George Washington University, the White House, Lionel Richie, Oh My!

Saturday’s are exciting with Zumba and playing college admissions counselors!!!

Our Spring Orientation was a great success! It was amazing to see the love and support our students have. We want to thank all who attended, and we especially want to thank the families of our students for investing their Saturday morning and putting their child’s education and future first!

Introducing our New UB Director:
Luis R. Perez Jr. brings over six years of experience in secondary education to the Upward Bound program. As a former English teacher for Pleasanton I.S.D., Mr. Perez found his passion for assisting students beyond High School. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University where he studied Secondary Education. He acquired his Masters in Counseling from Lamar University. He previously directed the Educational Talent Search Program located at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas.

Message from the Director:
I am incredibly excited to service Pleasanton, Poteet, Jourdanton, and Lytle High Schools. As a community member with ties to all campuses, I comprehend the potential of our students and the need to assist them in their post-secondary journey. Although I bring great experience and innovative ideas, I realize I am entering an extremely successful program, and I pledge to work tirelessly to sustain the successes Upward Bound has experienced.

Our students participated in the Salvation Army Angel Tree Toyshop and helped make a difference for 8,000 kids, their parents, and families during the Christmas holiday season in San Antonio on Saturday, December 9. Thank you Salvation Army for allowing us to be apart of such an amazing organization that makes an impact in our community.

On Saturday, December 2, we took a trip to Texas A&M University-College Station. Thank you to the College of Admissions, Architecture, and our 3 guest speakers from Public Health and Engineering. Our students enjoyed their visit! 🤓