Where do I apply?

• Apply online here!
• Interested persons may also contact the Upward Bound program at South Plains College by calling (806) 716-2653.

There will be a multi-step application process.  

1.  Click this link to open a new page and fill out the first part of the application.   

2.  We will send you a couple of forms to fill out to further verify your eligibility along with instructions to complete the interest essay.

3.  Teachers and counselors will fill out recommendation forms for eligible students (we will send these directly to the appropriate school staff).

4.  Eligible students that have complete applications, including the forms mailed home, will be invited for an interview.

5.  Tech savy students may feel free to complete the SPC Upward Bound application that grants you early admission into SPC.  Otherwise, we will give you detailed instructions during your interview.

5.  The last step is to complete a trial period (this will be discussed in more detail during the interview).

Click here to open an instruction sheet that will help you complete the SPC Upward Bound Early admission application.

Use this link to open the application: https://ub.southplainscollege.edu/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External_CX_5.3.

Be prepared to answer the following for the SPC Upward Bound online early admission application.

1. Do you have an email address and know your password?
   1. Yes, continue to #2
   2. No, gain access to your email and then go to step 2.
2. Do you know your social security number? If no, find your social security number (this is needed so we can distribute stipends (money you earn in the program for participation)).
3. Are you a US Citizen?
   1. Yes, Go to # 8
   2. No
4. What Country Are you a citizen?
5. What is your US citizenship status?
   1. Non-Resident Alien
   2. Other Visa
   3. Resident Alien
   4. Student Visa
   5. Undocumented Status
6. Do you have a Visa? If yes what type?
   1. B-2 Tourist
   2. Employee Visa
   3. F-1 Dependent
   4. F-1 Student
   5. F-2 Dependent of F-1 Student
   6. H-1 Dependent
   7. H-4 Dependent of H Visa Holder
   8. J-1 Dependent
   9. J-1 Exchange Visitor
   10. J-2 Dependent of J1 Visa Holder
   11. M-1 Dependent
   12. Other Visa Type
   13. R-2 Dependent of R-1 Visa Holder
   14. Refugee
   15. Student Visa
7. Do you have an alien registration number? If yes, __________________________________.
8. Do you have a legal guardian other than your mother or Father?
   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Parents Marital Status
   1. Divorced
   2. Domestic Partner
   3. Domestic Separation
   4. Married
   5. Separated
   6. Single, never married
   7. Unknown/other
   8. Widowed
10. First parent Relationship with You.
    1. Mother
    2. Father
11. Parent 1 Education level.
    1. Associate
    2. Bachelors
    3. GED
    4. Graduate/Professional Degree
    5. High School diploma
    6. None
    7. Some College
    8. Some high School
    9. Unknown
    10. Vocation/Technical
12. Is parent 1’s address the same as your permanent address?
    1. Yes, next question
    2. No, what is mailing address(Address, City, State, Zip)

13. Second parent Relationship with You.
    1. Mother
    2. Father
14. Parent 2 Education level.
    1. Associate
    2. Bachelors
    3. GED
    4. Graduate/Professional Degree
    5. High School diploma
    6. None
    7. Some College
    8. Some high School
    9. Unknown
    10. Vocation/Technical
15. Is parent 2’s address the same as your permanent address?
    1. Yes, next question
    2. No, what is mailing address(Address, City, State, Zip)

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