UB helps students overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education.
There is No Cost to UB students; all of UB services are FREE.
UB at NCMC serves 50 students.
For 9-11th grade students interested in attending college after high school.
Eligibility
Students are eligible for UB if the following are met:
Federal income guidelines.
Are a first-generation college student (neither parent received a four-year degree).
Show potential for academic success in college but lack skills, motivation, or self-confidence.
Attendance at one of the six target schools:
Chillicothe R-II
Gallatin R-V
Grundy R-V
Hamilton R-II
Trenton R-IX
Tri-County R-VII
Benefits of UB
Students receive tutoring after school, which helps prepare them for college by improving their grades.
Students receive academic advising, career exploration, assistance with college selection and financial aid/scholarship applications, mentoring, cultural and recreational activities, and much more!
Students get a jump start on upcoming fall courses with summer UB academic courses.
Students earn a monthly stipend during the academic year and a weekly stipend during the summer component.
