First-generation means that neither parent has received a baccalaureate (4-year) college degree.
Yes, as long as neither parent has attained a baccalaureate degree at the time the application is received, the applying student is still considered first-generation and will be eligible for program services throughout their high school career.
Two-thirds of students we serve must be low income, so if we’ve not hit that benchmark, then your child would be eligible provided we can demonstrate they are at high academic risk.
It’s free. All services are provided completely free of charge! In fact, students will receive small stipends for their participation in the program.
If you’re an incoming Freshman and have not performed well in middle school, then you would be placed on academic probation for your freshman year. If you’re unable to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 the student would be terminated.
If the student is an incoming Sophomore or Junior and their cumulative GPA is below 2.0, they would need to bring their GPA up to 2.0 before admittance to program.
During COVID-19 restrictions, we are suspending providing any ground transportation. Before dropping off CUB students, CUB students will administer COVID screening checklist and take students temperature, while they are in car. If the students fail any question or has a high temperature, they will be unable to participate in on campus activity.
Parents are responsible for making sure their children are getting to the program. For example:
- During the academic year, students will be expected to attend Saturday workshops. Letters will be sent out regarding specific dates and times.
- Students with a GPA less than 3.5 will be expected to attend tutoring/homework assistance at least once a week. Students with a 3.5 or above may choose to attend the homework or tutoring sessions, but are not required to do so.
- During the summer program, students will check in on Sunday evenings and be picked up on Friday evenings.
If needed, we provide bus tokens for public transportation.