Apply to UB

Step 1: Determine your Eligibility

Students who are, or will be, enrolled at one of the following public high schools are eligible to apply:
- Fargo Davies
- Fargo North
- Fargo South
- Moorhead
Students who have completed 8th grade but have not yet begun 12th grade and are at least 13 years of age and eligible to apply.
Must be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or legally in the country with the intent to become a resident.
In addition to meeting all three requirements above, students must be income eligible and/or a potential first-generation college student.
- First-Generation college student: students must be a potential first-generation college student (meaning neither parent has completed a 4-year college degree)
- Income Eligible: Your parent(s)/guardian(s) must meet the federal TRIO program income guidelines, as determined by the Department of Education. We can help you determine if you are income eligible, or you can view the Department of Education's current year income guidelines.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come basis throughout the year.
- Complete an online application
- Pick up a paper application in your school's counseling office
- Email ndsu.upward@ndsu.edu to request a printed copy. We will mail you the application along with a return envelope so you can get it back to us
Information Needed for the Application:
- Student Personal Information
- Student School and Goals Information
- Teacher/Counselor name and contact for recommendation
- Parent/Guardian Personal Information
- Parent/Guardian Income/Education Verification
- Parent copy of Income Tax Form 1040 or 1040EZ or parent statement if did not file
- Release of Records

You will be contacted and an entrance interview will be scheduled when we have received your completed application packet. At this appointment, you and a parent or guardian will visit with UB staff to learn more about the program and share more about yourself and your interest in being in the program.