TRIO Upward Bound (UB)

Program Overview

The TRIO Upward Bound Program (UB) is a pre-college program that provides year-long academic support, career exploration, and college planning for high school students at Raymond, Ocosta, and Hoquiam. 

Upward Bound at Grays Harbor College is a federally funded program funded annually at $299,038 per grant. 
 

Purpose

TRIO UB at Grays Harbor College provides equal access to post-secondary education for high school students by providing them with adequate preparation to enter college. The program achieves this by providing students with academic and personal advising, after-school and weekend tutoring & mentoring, career awareness & planning, SAT/ACT preparation, monthly community service opportunities, and college admission assistance, including financial aid and scholarships. 

Eligibility

  • 9th-12th grade
  • Enrolled at Hoquiam, Ocosta, or Raymond High School
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must fall under one or more of the following categories:
    • Low-income
    • First-Generation (neither parent has a 4-year degree)
    • At Risk of Academic Failure (Below 2.5 GPA or struggling in classes)

Summer Program

We have a 6-week Summer Program to enhance our student’s academic and social-emotional skills. The Summer Program is designed to help students prepare for the next school year, explore new interests, and meet new friends. Our Summer Program is also an incredible opportunity for Hoquiam High School, Raymond Jr/Sr High, and Ocosta Jr/Sr High students to experience college life.

The Summer Program offers many exciting and challenging hands-on courses in areas such as:

  • English, Science, and Mathematics
  • Foreign Language
  • Financial Literacy
  • College Prep
  • Electives such as History, Sociology, PE, Coding, and more.
  • Bridge Component (summer quarter for graduated seniors)
    • GHC summer quarter tuition, books, and fees paid 
    • Opportunities for paid mentorship experience

Meet the Staff

Sarina Tung

Director of Upward Bound Programs
Grays Harbor College
Office 862
Office: (360) 538-4014 or (360) 589-8906 (call/text)
sarina.tung@ghc.edu

Molly Zinkle

Educational & Student Support Specialist
Hoquiam High School
Cell: (360) 581-9042 (call/text)
molly.zinkle@ghc.edu

Emily Schumacher

Educational & Student Support Specialist
Raymond Jr/Sr High & Ocosta Jr/Sr High
Cell: (360) 581-6106 (call/text)
emily.schumacher@ghc.edu

Michael Lick

Program Coordinator
Grays Harbor College
Office: 863
Cell: (360) 581-1570 (call/text)
michael.lick@ghc.edu