Stipend Criteria
During the academic year, Upward Bound students can earn a stipend of up to $40 each month, totaling $320 yearly. The guidelines below outline how students can earn their stipend through participation in the program.
Stipend Rules
In order to begin receiving points towards their stipend, students must do the following:
- Attend the AY orientation for the current year.
- Submit all required AY paperwork.
- Complete the ECC application.
| Stipend Criteria | Amount Earned |
|---|---|
| Saturday Academy: Attend Saturday Academy | $10 |
| Advising Meeting: Meet with your Upward Bound advisor at least once. | $10 |
| Tutoring: Students earn $10 for every tutoring session, up to $20 per month | $20 |
| Monthly Total | $40 |
| Month | Amount Earned |
|---|---|
| October | $40 |
| November | $40 |
| December | $40 |
| January | $40 |
| February | $40 |
| March | $40 |
| April | $40 |
| May | $40 |
| Yearly Total | $320.00 |
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Contact
Upward Bound
Building K, Room K102
847-214-7253
upwardbound@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm