Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in this program?
How much does it cost to participate in the program?
What are the benefits of participating in the program?
How does a student know if Penn State UBMS is for him/her?

Who can participate in this program? To be eligible, students must: be residents of Pennsylvania be enrolled in grade 9, 10, or 11 this academic year meet income guidelines, where the household taxable income falls below a certain level OR live in a household where the parent/guardian does not have a four-year college degree have an interest in pursuing a degree and career in a math - or science related field

While any student throughout Pennsylvania can participate in our program, Penn State UBMS maintains a special relationship with four target schools in urban school districts in the state. They are:

• Germantown High School and
• Lankenau Motivational High School in Philadelphia
• Harrisburg High School
• Reading High School
• William Penn High School in Philadelphia
  

How much does it cost to participate in the program?

It’s costs approximately $5,000 per student for the services provided by UBMS; however, there is ABSOLUTELY NO COST to students or families due to a TRIO grant of $297,034 (2008-09) from the United States Department of Education. These funds cover the following costs of participation:

• travel to the summer residential program at University Park and travel home at the end of the program
• activities, housing, meals, admissions tickets, and other related costs
• a $60 per month stipend paid to students during the summer residential program

Penn State UBMS has also received additional funding for special projects and services from the following sources.