To be eligible for Upward Bound, students must:
- Be a 9th or 10th grade student enrolled at one of the following high schools:
- Flandreau High School (Flandreau)
- Flandreau Indian School (Flandreau)
- Roosevelt High School (Sioux Falls)
- Washington High School (Sioux Falls)
- Meet the family income guidelines established by the federal government and/or be a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree).
- Complete the application package (including the requested forms) and an interview with Upward Bound staff.
- Be committed to attending post-secondary education.
- Demonstrate a willingness and desire to actively participate in all program activities.