Program Requirements

In order to participate in the Educational Talent Search or Upward Bound program, applicants must meet the criteria listed for the program indicated.

To participate in the Educational Talent Search program at CSUN, you must:

  1. Attend one of the target area schools in the San Fernando Valley.
     
    San Fernando Valley northeast schools
     
    • Byrd Middle School
    • Francis Polytechnic High School
    • San Fernando High School
    • San Fernando Middle School
    • Sun Valley Magnet (6th-12th)
    • Van Nuys High School
    • Van Nuys Middle School
       
    San Fernando Valley north central schools
     
    • John F. Kennedy High School
    • Monroe High School
    • Olive Vista Middle School
    • Porter Middle School
    • Sepulveda Middle School
    • Sylmar High School
       
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Have completed the fifth grade.
  4. Be between the ages of 11-27.
  5. Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
  6. Have a demonstrated academic need.
  7. Have a desire and show potential to attend a postsecondary institution and need the program services offered to accomplish your educational goals.

To participate in the Upward Bound program at CSUN, you must:

  1. Attend one of the target area schools in the San Fernando Valley.

    San Fernando Valley northeast schools

    • James Monroe High School
    • Panorama High School

    San Fernando Valley north central schools

    • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    • Reseda High School
    • Sylmar High School
       
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  3. Be a low-income or first generation student.
  4. Be currently enrolled in 9th or 10th grade.
  5. Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
  6. Have a demonstrated academic need.
  7. Have a desire and show potential to attend a postsecondary institution and need the program services offered to accomplish your educational goals.
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