Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
GEAR UP is a federal grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a competitive federal Task program that provides six- and seven-year grants to education/community partnerships and states to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
GEAR UP’s three objectives are:
- Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.
- Increase high school graduation and postsecondary participation rates.
- Increase students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary options, preparation, and finances.
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What We Do
Who We Help
Community Involvement
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