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College Prep Program | TRiO Upward Bound - Kishwaukee College

21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL 60150

Eligibility

Be first-generation college student, be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or demonstrate a need for academic support (have a learning or physical disability evidencing academic need), be enrolled at DeKalb High School, be a US Citizen or permanent resident, be committed to attending a college or university immediately after high school.

Required documents

Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, Social Security card

(815) 825-2086
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Main Phone

(815) 825-9384
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Alternate Phone

Application process

Call or visit the website for information

Fees

No fees, all services and activities are free to students who qualify

Service area

30032, GA 30032, GA 30032, GA 30034, GA 30038, GA 30058, GA 30058, GA 30058, GA 30083, GA 30083, GA 30083, GA 30083, GA 30083, GA 30084, GA 30084, GA 30294, GA 30294, GA 30294, GA 30294, GA 30319, GA 30319, GA 30319, GA 30319, GA 30319, GA 30319, GA

Provides the support, motivation and academic preparation necessary to go to college. Serving students enrolled at DeKalb High School. Kishwaukee’s Upward Bound program.

Offers the following:
- Academic and college preparatory workshops.
- Tutoring and homework help sessions.
- Academic advising.
- Individual assistance with the college admissions and financial aid process.
- Six-week academic summer program on the Kishwaukee College campus.
- Summer Bridge Program.- Other services that provide support, motivation, and academic preparation necessary to go to college.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/03/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

TRiO Upward Bound - Kishwaukee College

Provides the support, motivation and academic preparation necessary to go to college. Serving students enrolled at DeKalb High School. Kishwaukee’s Upward Bound program.