success in education beyond high school among low income and potential first generation college students and veterans. The goal of the program is to increase the academic performance and motivational levels of eligible enrollees so that they have a better chance of completing secondary school and successfully pursuing postsecondary educational programs. Eligible students must have completed the eighth grade and be between the ages of 13 and 19, enrolled in high school, and need such services to achieve their goal of college. The program provides instruction in reading, writing, study skills and mathematics. They can provide academic, financial, or personal counseling, tutorial services, information on student financial assistance, assistance with college and financial aid applications and more. Contact local Upward Bound projects to find out more about this program. Money available: Grants $171,000,000. Math./Science regional Centers; $19,000,000. Student Financial Assistance Programs Office of Postsecondary Education US Dept of Education 600 Independence Ave., SW Washington DC 20202 202-708-4607 The program objective is to provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students who have demonstrated financial need with grant assistance in meeting educational expenses. Money can be used to help defray the cost of higher education. Grants may not exceed $2,340 per year and must be used
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