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The Ramapo College Upward Bound Math Science Program is a Federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant assists low-income students from Paterson public high schools and those with parents who have not attained a bachelor’s degree.
The Ramapo College Upward Bound Math Science Program gives support to high school students with college potential. It is our goal to guide these students to successfully complete high school with the background and skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education in the areas of STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math.
Cost: Free
Duration: 3 years
For Paterson, NJ High School Students Only
Participants are expected to stay in the program from the time he or she is admitted until graduation from high school. This includes attending each summer session and all monthly Saturday sessions after acceptance.
The Ramapo College Upward Bound Math Science Program is funded to accept approximately 20 new students each year. Participants are selected based upon their school record, teacher recommendations, interviews, and eligibility according to federal guidelines.
This program is designed to serve students who have the ability to go to college and are willing to put in the work required to get there and succeed. It will benefit the student who may have trouble getting into college because of limited financial or educational resources that puts him or her at a disadvantage when competing with more affluent peers attending well financed suburban or private schools.
In order to be a part of the Ramapo College Upward Bound program, a student must:
It costs NOTHING! All necessary supplies, books, room and board, and transportation will be provided for by Ramapo College. The Ramapo College Upward Bound Math Science program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education at a total annual amount of $302,964 for 61 students served per funding year.
Dr. Sandra Suarez, Director
Office: G-131a, Phone: (201) 684- 7774, E-mail: ssuarez@ramapo.edu
Brigid Nonas, Assistant Director
Office: G427, Phone: (201) 684 – 7841, Email: bnonas@ramapo.edu
Carrie Doscher, Office Assistant
Office: G-428, Phone: (201) 684- 7851. Email: cdoscher@ramapo.edu
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