Financial Literacy

At Upward Bound, we know that figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Our program is here to guide students through every step of the financial aid process, from completing FAFSA to finding and applying for scholarships. Beyond college costs, we also empower students with essential financial life skills like budgeting, understanding credit scores, saving wisely, and more—building confidence for a successful future.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy Opportunities
As an Upward Bound scholar, you’ll have access to valuable resources to build your financial knowledge and confidence. Throughout the year, we host interactive financial literacy workshops designed to help you make smart decisions now and in the future.

Workshop topics include:

  • How to complete the FAFSA application

  • Understanding banking basics

  • Using credit cards wisely and learning the difference between good and bad credit

  • Budgeting for school, life, and beyond

  • And much more!

These sessions are practical, engaging, and focused on giving you the tools you need to succeed—both in college and in life.

Scholarships

scholarships

What is a Scholarship?

A scholarship is a form of financial aid awarded to students for further education. Generally, scholarships are awarded based on a set of criteria such as academic merit, diversity and inclusion, athletic skill, and financial need, research experience or specific professional experience.

Tips for Scholarships:

Why Apply for Scholarships?

Scholarships help reduce the financial burden of tuition, books, and other school-related expenses, allowing you to focus more on your studies.

Start Early

Begin your search at least three to six months before the application deadline

Match Your Profile

Apply for scholarships that align with your strengths, talents, and background.

Don’t Overlook Smaller Awards

Smaller scholarships may have less competition and can add up quickly.

Where to Find Scholarships:

  • School Websites

  • Scholarship Search Engines

  • Community Organizations

  • Employer/Parent’s Employer

  • Government Programs

Upward Bound Scholarship Resources:

FAFSA

FAFSA

What is FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

Apply for FAFSA

Pathful

Pathful

Not only is Pathful helpful when it comes to college and career exploration but it also provides a help with financial aid and scholarship search database to help students with financial assistance.

Exact Path Student Login

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”

Benjamin Franklin  

   Founding Father of the United States

Method Learning

Method Learning

Method learning provides financial literacy courses.

Method Learning