Program Requirements

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.