Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Central Office - TRIO Upward Bound
Prepares low-income, first-generation college-bound students for a four-year degree by providing school counseling, tutoring, scholarship application assistance, college tours, workshops, and other events. Working collaboratively with Mercyhurst University, the program offers services at the students' home schools and on the campus of Mercyhurst University during the academic year and during a six-week summer session.
Eligibility: 1. Grades 9-12
2. Attend one of the participating schools: Corry High School, Erie High School, Perseus House Charter School of Excellence
3. Parents did not graduate college and/or family income is low.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (814) 459-4581
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Complete the application and return it to the school's guidance counselor. Visit https://www.gecac.org/work/education/upward-bound
Intake Requirements: Please complete the application and return it to school's guidance counselor. The application can be found at www.gecac.org
Geographical Area: Erie County
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Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Central Office - TRIO Upward Bound
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