The Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act increases the monthly stipends paid to students participating in the federal Upward Bound program, which helps low-income and first-generation students prepare for college. For fiscal year 2027, the bill triples stipend amounts—raising them from $60 to $180 per month for regular students, from $300 to $900 per month for full-time summer participants, and from $40 to $120 per month for part-time students, while also establishing a $300 monthly stipend for veterans in veteran-specific programs. Beginning in fiscal year 2028, the maximum stipends will automatically increase each year based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation), ensuring the payments keep pace with rising costs. The bill directly benefits thousands of low-income students nationwide who rely on these stipends to cover expenses while participating in Upward Bound services, and it applies these enhanced rates indefinitely through annual adjustments.
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