34 C.F.R. PART 645—UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
Title 34 - Education
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13, unless otherwise noted.
Source: 60 FR 4748, Jan. 24, 1995, unless otherwise noted.
(a) The Upward Bound Program provides Federal grants to projects designed to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education. (b) The Upward Bound Program provides Federal grants for the following three types of projects: (1) Regular Upward Bound projects. (2) Upward Bound Math and Science Centers. (3) Veterans Upward Bound projects. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) The following entities are eligible to apply for a grant to carry out an Upward Bound project: (a) Institutions of higher education. (b) Public or private agencies or organizations. (c) Secondary schools, in exceptional cases, if there are no other applicants capable of providing this program in the target area or areas to be served by the proposed project. (d) A combination of the types of institutions, agencies, and organizations described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. (Authority: 20 U.S.C 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) An individual is eligible to participate in a Regular, Veterans, or a Math and Science Upward Bound project if the individual meets all of the following requirements: (a)(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States. (2) Is a permanent resident of the United States. (3) Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident. (4) Is a permanent resident of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. (5) Is a resident of the Freely Associated States—the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau. (b) Is— (1) A potential first-generation college student; or (2) A low-income individual. (c) Has a need for academic support, as determined by the grantee, in order to pursue successfully a program of education beyond high school. (d) At the time of initial selection, has completed the eighth grade but has not entered the twelfth grade and is at least 13 years old but not older than 19, although the Secretary may waive the age requirement if the applicant demonstrates that the limitation would defeat the purposes of the Upward Bound program. However, a veteran as defined in §645.6, regardless of age, is eligible to participate in an Upward Bound project if he or she satisfies the eligibility requirements in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) At least two-thirds of the eligible participants a grantee serves must at the time of initial selection qualify as both low-income individuals and potential first-generation college students. The remaining participants must at the time of initial selection qualify as either low-income individuals or potential first generation college students. (b) For purposes of documenting a participant's low-income status the following applies: (1) In the case of a student who is not an independent student, an institution shall document that the student is a low-income individual by obtaining and maintaining— (i) A signed statement from the student's parent or legal guardian regarding family income; (ii) Verification of family income from another governmental source; (iii) A signed financial aid application; or (iv) A signed United States or Puerto Rican income tax return. (2) In the case of a student who is an independent student, an institution shall document that the student is a low-income individual by obtaining and maintaining— (i) A signed statement from the student regarding family income; (ii) Verification of family income from another governmental source; (iii) A signed financial aid application; or (iv) A signed United States or Puerto Rican income tax return. (c) For purposes of documenting potential first generation college student status, documentation consists of a signed statement from a dependent participant's parent, or a signed statement from an independent participant. (d) A grantee does not have to revalidate a participant's eligibility after the participant's initial selection. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) The following regulations apply to the Upward Bound Program: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) as follows: (1) 34 CFR part 74 (Administration of Grants to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit Organizations); (2) 34 CFR part 75 (Direct Grant Programs), except for §75.511; (3) 34 CFR part 77 (Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations), except for the definition of “secondary school” in 34 CFR 77.1; (4) 34 CFR part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of Education Programs and Activities); (5) 34 CFR part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying); (6) 34 CFR part 85 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)); (7) 34 CFR part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses). (b) The regulations in this part 645. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are defined in 34 CFR 77.1:
Applicant Application Award Budget Budget period EDGAR Equipment Facilities Grant Grantee Project Project period Secretary State Supplies (b) Other Definitions. The following definitions also apply to this part: Family taxable income means— (1) With regard to a dependent student, the taxable income of the individual's parents; (2) With regard to a dependent student who is an orphan or ward of the court, no taxable income; (3) With regard to an independent student, the taxable income of the student and his or her spouse. HEA means the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Independent student means a student who— (1) Is an orphan or ward of the court; (2) Is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States (as defined in this section); (3) Is a married individual; or (4) Has legal dependents other than a spouse. Institution of higher education means an educational institution as defined in sections 1201(a) and 481 of the HEA. Limited English proficiency with reference to an individual, means an individual whose native language is other than English and who has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language to deny that individual the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms in which English is the language of instruction. Low-income individual means an individual whose family taxable income did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount in the calendar year preceding the year in which the individual initially participates in the project. The poverty level amount is determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Organization/Agency means an entity that is legally authorized to operate programs such as Upward Bound in the State where it is located. Participant means an individual who— (1) Is determined to be eligible to participate in the project under §645.3; (2) Resides in the target area, or is enrolled in a target school at the time of acceptance into the project; and (3) Has been determined by the project director to be committed to the project, as evidenced by being allowed to continue in the project for at least— (i) Ten days in a summer component if the individual first enrolled in an Upward Bound project's summer component; or (ii) Sixty days if the individual first enrolled in an Upward Bound project's academic year component. Potential first-generation college student means— (1) An individual neither of whose natural or adoptive parents received a baccalaureate degree; or (2) A student who, prior to the age of 18, regularly resided with and received support from only one natural or adoptive parent and whose supporting parent did not receive a baccalaureate degree. Secondary school means a school that provides secondary education as determined under State law. Target area means a discrete local or regional geographical area designated by the applicant as the area to be served by an Upward Bound project. Target school means a school designated by the applicant as a focus of project services. Veteran means a person who served on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States— (1) For a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and who was discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable; or (2) After January 31, 1955, and who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., 1070a–11, 1070a–13, 1088, 1141, 1141a, and 3283(a)). The Secretary provides grants to the following three types of Upward Bound projects: (a) Regular Upward Bound projects designed to prepare high school students for programs of postsecondary education. (b) Upward Bound Math and Science Centers designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science. (c) Veterans Upward Bound projects designed to assist veterans to prepare for a program of postsecondary education. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) An Upward Bound project that has received funds under this part for at least two years shall include as part of its core curriculum, instruction in— (1) Mathematics through pre-calculus; (2) Laboratory science; (3) Foreign language; (4) Composition; and (5) Literature. (b) All Upward Bound projects may provide such services as— (1) Instruction in subjects other than those listed in §645.11(a) that are necessary for success in education beyond high school; (2) Personal counseling; (3) Academic advice and assistance in secondary school course selection; (4) Tutorial services; (5) Exposure to cultural events, academic programs, and other educational activities not usually available to disadvantaged youths; (6) Activities designed to acquaint youths participating in the project with the range of career options available to them; (7) Instruction designed to prepare youths participating in the project for careers in which persons from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly underrepresented; (8) Mentoring programs involving elementary or secondary school teachers, faculty members at institutions of higher education, students, or any combination of these persons and other professional individuals; and (9) Programs and activities such as those described in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(8) of this section that are specifically designed for individuals with limited proficiency in English. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–13) (a) Regular Upward Bound projects— (1) Must provide participants with a summer instructional component that is designed to simulate a college-going experience for participants, and an academic year component; and (2) May provide a summer bridge component to those Upward Bound participants who have graduated from secondary school and intend to enroll in an institution of higher education in the following fall term. A summer bridge component provides participants with services and activities, including college courses, that aid in the transition from secondary education to postsecondary education. (b) A summer instructional component shall— (1) Be six weeks in length unless the grantee can demonstrate to the Secretary that a shorter period will not hinder the effectiveness of the project nor prevent the project from achieving its goals and objectives, and the Secretary approves that shorter period; and (2) Provide participants with one or more of the services described in §645.11 at least five days per week. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, an academic year component shall provide program participants with one or more of the services described in §645.11 on a weekly basis throughout the academic year and, to the extent possible, shall not prevent participants from fully participating in academic and nonacademic activities at the participants' secondary school. (2) If an Upward Bound project's location or the project's staff are not readily accessible to participants because of distance or lack of transportation, the grantee may, with the Secretary's permission, provide project services to participants every two weeks during the academic year. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–13) (a) In addition to the services that must be provided under §645.11(a) and may be provided under §645.11(b), an Upward Bound Math and Science Center must provide— (1) Intensive instruction in mathematics and science, including hands-on experience in laboratories, in computer facilities, and at field-sites; (2) Activities that will provide participants with opportunities to learn from mathematicians and scientists who are engaged in research and teaching at the applicant institution, or who are engaged in research or applied science at hospitals, governmental laboratories, or other public and private agencies; (3) Activities that will involve participants with graduate and undergraduate science and mathematics majors who may serve as tutors and counselors for participants; and (4) A summer instructional component that is designed to simulate a college-going experience that is at least six weeks in length and includes daily coursework and other activities as described in this section as well as in §645.11. (b) Math Science Upward Bound Centers may also include— (1) A summer bridge component consisting of math and science related coursework for those participants who have completed high school and intend on enrolling in an institution of higher education in the following fall term; and (2) An academic year component designed by the applicant to enhance achievement of project objectives in the most cost-effective way taking into account the distances involved in reaching participants in the project's target area. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) In addition to the services that must be provided under §645.11(a) and may be provided under §645.11(b), a Veterans Upward Bound project must— (a) Provide intensive basic skills development in those academic subjects required for successful completion of a high school equivalency program and for admission to postsecondary education programs; (b) Provide short-term remedial or refresher courses for veterans who are high school graduates but who have delayed pursuing postsecondary education. If the grantee is an institution of higher education, these courses shall not duplicate courses otherwise available to veterans at the institution; and (c) Assist veterans in securing support services from other locally available resources such as the Veterans Administration, State veterans agencies, veterans associations, and other State and local agencies that serve veterans. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) The Secretary accepts more than one application from an eligible entity so long as an additional application describes a project that serves a different participant population. (b) Each application for funding under the Upward Bound Program shall state whether the application proposes a Regular Upward Bound project, an Upward Bound Math and Science Center, or a Veterans Upward Bound project. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) An applicant must assure the Secretary that— (a) Not less than two-thirds of the project's participants will be low-income individuals who are potential first generation college students; and (b) That the remaining participants be either low-income individuals or potential first generation college students. (Authority 20 U.S.C. 1070a–13) (a) The Secretary evaluates an application for a grant as follows: (1)(i) The Secretary evaluates the application on the basis of the selection criteria in §645.31. (ii) The maximum score for all the criteria in §645.31 is 100 points. The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses with the criterion. (2)(i) If an applicant for a new grant proposes to continue to serve substantially the same target population or schools that the applicant is serving under an expiring project, the Secretary evaluates the applicant's prior experience in delivering services under the expiring Upward Bound project on the basis of the criteria in §645.32. (ii) The maximum score for all the criteria in §645.32 is 15 points. The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses with the criterion. (b) The Secretary makes grants in rank order on the basis of the application's total scores under paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section. (c) If the total scores of two or more applications are the same and there are insufficient funds for these applications after the approval of higher-ranked applications, the Secretary uses whatever remaining funds are available to serve geographic areas that have been underserved by the Upward Bound Program. (d) The Secretary may decline to make a grant to an applicant that carried out a project that involved the fraudulent use of funds under section 402A(c)(2)(B) of the HEA. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11, 1070a–13) The Secretary uses the following criteria to evaluate an application for a grant: (a) Need for the project (24 points). In determining need for an Upward Bound project, the Secretary reviews each type of project (Regular, Math and Science, or Veterans) using different need criteria. The criteria for each type of project contain the same maximum score of 24 points and read as follows: (1) The Secretary evaluates the need for a Regular Upward Bound project in the proposed target area on the basis of information contained in the application which clearly demonstrates that— (i) The income level of families in the target area is low; (ii) The education attainment level of adults in the target area is low; (iii) Target high school dropout rates are high; (iv) College-going rates in target high schools are low; (v) Student/counselor ratios in the target high schools are high; and (vi) Unaddressed academic, social and economic conditions in the target area pose serious problems for low-income, potentially first-generation college students. (2) The Secretary evaluates the need for an Upward Bound Math and Science Center in the proposed target area on the basis of— (i) The extent to which student performance on standardized achievement and assessment tests in mathematics and science in the target area is lower than State or national norms. (ii) The extent to which potential participants attend schools in the target area that lack the resources and coursework that would help prepare persons for entry into postsecondary programs in mathematics, science, or engineering; (iii) The extent to which such indicators as attendance data, dropout rates, college-going rates and student/counselor ratios in the target area indicate the importance of having additional educational opportunities available to low-income, first-generation students; and (iv) The extent to which there are eligible students in the target area who have demonstrated interest and capacity to pursue academic programs and careers in mathematics and science, and who could benefit from an Upward Bound Math and Science program. (3) The Secretary evaluates the need for a Veterans Upward Bound project in the proposed target area on the basis of clear evidence that shows— (i) The proposed target area lacks the services for eligible veterans that the applicant proposes to provide; (ii) A large number of veterans who reside in the target area are low income and potential first generation college students; (iii) A large number of veterans who reside in the target area who have not completed high school or, have completed high school but have not enrolled in a program of postsecondary education; and (iv) Other indicators of need for a Veterans Upward Bound project, including the presence of unaddressed academic or socio-economic problems of veterans in the area. (b) Objectives (9 points). The Secretary evaluates the quality of the applicant's proposed project objectives on the basis of the extent to which they— (1) Include both process and outcome objectives relating to the purpose of the applicable Upward Bound programs for which they are applying; (2) Address the needs of the target area or target population; and (3) Are measurable, ambitious, and attainable over the life of the project. (c) Plan of operation (30 points). The Secretary determines the quality of the applicant's plan of operation by assessing the quality of— (1) The plan to inform the faculty and staff at the applicant institution or agency and the interested individuals and organizations throughout the target area of the goals and objectives of the project; (2) The plan for identifying, recruiting, and selecting participants to be served by the project; (3) The plan for assessing individual participant needs and for monitoring the academic progress of participants while they are in Upward Bound; (4) The plan for locating the project within the applicant's organizational structure; (5) The curriculum, services and activities that are planned for participants in both the academic year and summer components; (6) The planned timelines for accomplishing critical elements of the project; (7) The plan to ensure effective and efficient administration of the project, including, but not limited to, financial management, student records management, and personnel management; (8) The applicant's plan to use its resources and personnel to achieve project objectives and to coordinate the Upward Bound project with other projects for disadvantaged students; (9) The plan to work cooperatively with parents and key administrative, teaching, and counseling personnel at the target schools to achieve project objectives; and (10) A follow-up plan for tracking graduates of Upward Bound as they enter and continue in postsecondary education. (d) Applicant and community support (16 points). The Secretary evaluates the applicant and community support for the proposed project on the basis of the extent to which— (1) The applicant is committed to supplementing the project with resources that enhance the project such as: space, furniture and equipment, supplies, and the time and effort of personnel other than those employed in the project. (2) The applicant has secured written commitments of support from schools, community organizations, and businesses, including the commitment of resources that will enhance the project as described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section. (e) Quality of personnel (8 points). To determine the quality of personnel the applicant plans to use, the Secretary looks for information that shows— (1) The qualifications required of the project director, including formal training or work experience in fields related to the objectives of the project and experience in designing, managing, or implementing similar projects; (2) The qualifications required of each of the other personnel to be used in the project, including formal training or work experience in fields related to the objectives of the project; (3) The quality of the applicant's plan for employing personnel who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population. (f) Budget and cost effectiveness (5 points). The Secretary reviews each application to determine the extent to which— (1) The budget for the project is adequate to support planned project services and activities; and (2) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives and scope of the project. (g) Evaluation plan (8 points). The Secretary evaluates the quality of the evaluation plan for the project on the basis of the extent to which the applicant's methods of evaluation— (1) Are appropriate to the project and include both quantitative and qualitative evaluation measures; and (2) Examine in specific and measurable ways the success of the project in making progress toward achieving its process and outcomes objectives. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) In the case of an application described in §645.30(a)(2), the Secretary reviews information relating to an applicant's performance under its expiring Upward Bound grant. This information includes information derived from annual performance reports, audit reports, site visit reports, project evaluation reports, and any other verifiable information submitted by the applicant. (b) The Secretary evaluates the applicant's prior experience in delivering services on the basis of the following criteria: (1) (3 points) Whether the applicant serves the number of participants agreed to under the approved application; (2) (3 points) The extent to which project participants have demonstrated improvement in academic skills and competencies as measured by standardized achievement tests and grade point averages; (3) (3 points) The extent to which project participants continue to participate in the Upward Bound Program until they complete their secondary education program; (4) The extent to which participants who complete the project, or were scheduled to complete the project, undertake programs of postsecondary education; and (5) (3 points) The extent to which participants who complete the project, or were scheduled to complete the project, succeed in education beyond high school, including the extent to which they graduate from postsecondary education programs. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) The Secretary sets the amount of a grant on the basis of— (1) 34 CFR 75.232 and 75.233, for new grants; and (2) 34 CFR 75.253, for the second and subsequent years of a project period. (b) If the circumstances described in section 402A(b)(3) of the HEA exist, the Secretary uses the available funds to set the amount of the grant at the lesser of— (1) $190,000; or (2) The amount requested by the applicant. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a project period under the Upward Bound Program is four years. (b) The Secretary approves a project period of five years for applicants that score in the highest ten percent of all applicants approved for new grants under the criteria in §645.31. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) The cost principles that apply to the Upward Bound Program are in 34 CFR part 74, subpart Q. Allowable costs include the following if they are reasonably related to the objectives of the project: (a) In-service training of project staff. (b) Rental of space if space is not available at the host institution and the space rented is not owned by the host institution. (c) For participants in an Upward Bound residential summer component, room and board—computed on a weekly basis—not to exceed the weekly rate the host institution charges regularly enrolled students at the institution. (d) Room and board for those persons responsible for dormitory supervision of participants during a residential summer component. (e) Educational pamphlets and similar materials for distribution at workshops for the parents of participants. (f) Student activity fees for Upward Bound participants. (g) Admissions fees, transportation, Upward Bound T-shirts, and other costs necessary to participate in field trips, attend educational activities, visit museums, and attend other events that have as their purpose the intellectual, social, and cultural development of participants. (h) Costs for one project-sponsored banquet or ceremony. (i) Tuition costs for postsecondary credit courses at the host institution for participants in the summer bridge component. (j)(1) Accident insurance to cover any injuries to a project participant while participating in a project activity; and (2) Medical insurance and health service fees for the project participants while participating full-time in the summer component. (k) Courses in English language instruction for project participants with limited proficiency in English and for whom English language proficiency is necessary to succeed in postsecondary education. (l) Transportation costs of participants for regularly scheduled project activities. (m) Transportation, meals, and overnight accommodations for staff members when they are required to accompany participants in project activities such as field trips. (n) Purchase of computer hardware, computer software, or other equipment for student development, project administration and recordkeeping, if the applicant demonstrates to the Secretary's satisfaction that the equipment is required to meet the objectives of the project more economically or efficiently. (o) Fees required for college admissions applications or entrance examinations if— (1) A waiver of the fee is unavailable; (2) The fee is paid by the grantee to a third party on behalf of a participant. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) Costs that may not be charged against a grant under this program include the following: (a) Research not directly related to the evaluation or improvement of the project. (b) Meals for staff except as provided in §645.40 (d) and (m) and in paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Room and board for administrative and instructional staff personnel who do not have responsibility for dormitory supervision of project participants during a residential summer component unless these costs are approved by the Secretary. (d) Room and board for participants in Veterans Upward Bound projects. (e) Construction, renovation or remodeling of any facilities. (f) Tuition, stipends, or any other form of student financial aid for project staff beyond that provided to employees of the grantee as part of its regular fringe benefit package. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) An Upward Bound project may provide stipends for all participants who participate on a full-time basis. (b) In order to receive the stipend, the participant must show evidence of satisfactory participation in activities of the project including— (1) Regular attendance; and (2) Performance in accordance with standards established by the grantee and described in the application. (c) The grantee may prorate the amount of the stipend according to the number of scheduled sessions in which the student participated. (d) The following rules govern the amounts of stipends a grantee is permitted to provide: (1) For Regular Upward Bound projects and Upward Bound Math and Science Centers— (i) For the academic year component, the stipend may not exceed $40 per month; and (ii) For the summer component, the stipend may not exceed $60 per month. (2) For Veterans Upward Bound projects, the stipend may not exceed $40 per month. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13) (a) Number of participants. (1) In each budget period, Regular Upward Bound projects shall serve between 50 and 150 participants and Upward Bound Math and Science projects shall serve between 50 and 75 participants. (2) Veterans Upward Bound projects shall serve a minimum of 120 veterans in each budget period. (3) The Secretary may waive the requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section if the applicant can demonstrate that the project will be more cost effective and consistent with the objectives of the program if a greater or lesser number of participants will be served. (b) Project director. (1) A grantee shall employ a full-time project director unless paragraph (b)(3) of this section applies. (2) The grantee shall give the project director sufficient authority to administer the project effectively. (3) The Secretary waives the requirement in paragraph (b)(1) of this section if the applicant demonstrates that the requirement will hinder coordination— (i) Among the Federal TRIO Programs; or (ii) Between the programs funded under sections 402A through 410 of the HEA and similar programs funded through other sources. (c) Recordkeeping. For each participant, a grantee shall maintain a record of— (1) The basis for the grantee's determination that the participant is eligible to participate in the project under §645.3; (2) The basis for the grantee's determination that the participant has a need for academic support in order to pursue successfully a program of education beyond secondary school; (3) The services that are provided to the participant; (4) The educational progress of the participant during high school and, to the degree possible, during the participant's pursuit of a postsecondary education program. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11 and 1070a–13).
Title 34: Education
PART 645—UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
Section Contents
§ 645.1 What is the Upward Bound Program?
§ 645.2 Who is eligible for a grant?
§ 645.3 Who is eligible to participate in an Upward Bound project?
§ 645.4 What are the grantee requirements with respect to low income and first-generation participants?
§ 645.5 What regulations apply?
§ 645.6 What definitions apply to the Upward Bound Program?
§ 645.10 What kinds of projects are supported under the Upward Bound Program?
§ 645.11 What services do all Upward Bound projects provide?
§ 645.12 How are regular Upward Bound projects organized?
§ 645.13 What additional services do Upward Bound Math and Science Centers provide and how are they organized?
§ 645.14 What additional services do Veterans Upward Bound projects provide?
§ 645.20 How many applications for an Upward Bound award may an eligible applicant submit?
§ 645.21 What assurances must an applicant include in an application?
§ 645.30 How does the Secretary decide which grants to make?
§ 645.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
§ 645.32 How does the Secretary evaluate prior experience?
§ 645.33 How does the Secretary set the amount of a grant?
§ 645.34 How long is a project period?
§ 645.40 What are allowable costs?
§ 645.41 What are unallowable costs?
§ 645.42 What are Upward Bound stipends?
§ 645.43 What other requirements must a grantee meet?
Subpart A—General
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§ 645.1 What is the Upward Bound Program?
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§ 645.2 Who is eligible for a grant?
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§ 645.3 Who is eligible to participate in an Upward Bound project?
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§ 645.4 What are the grantee requirements with respect to low income and first-generation participants?
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§ 645.5 What regulations apply?
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§ 645.6 What definitions apply to the Upward Bound Program?
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Subpart B—What Kinds of Projects and Services Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program?
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§ 645.10 What kinds of projects are supported under the Upward Bound Program?
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§ 645.11 What services do all Upward Bound projects provide?
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§ 645.12 How are regular Upward Bound projects organized?
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§ 645.13 What additional services do Upward Bound Math and Science Centers provide and how are they organized?
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§ 645.14 What additional services do Veterans Upward Bound projects provide?
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Subpart C—How Does One Apply for An Award?
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§ 645.20 How many applications for an Upward Bound award may an eligible applicant submit?
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§ 645.21 What assurances must an applicant include in an application?
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Subpart D—How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?
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§ 645.30 How does the Secretary decide which grants to make?
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§ 645.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use?
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§ 645.32 How does the Secretary evaluate prior experience?
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§ 645.33 How does the Secretary set the amount of a grant?
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§ 645.34 How long is a project period?
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Subpart E—What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee?
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§ 645.40 What are allowable costs?
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§ 645.41 What are unallowable costs?
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§ 645.42 What are Upward Bound stipends?
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§ 645.43 What other requirements must a grantee meet?
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