The Washington State GEAR UP program provides funding to support approximately 6,200 students in 26 high-poverty school districts in every geographical region of the state. This state program combines with seven partnership programs to serve nearly 32,000 students statewide.
GEAR UP focuses on students from low-income and underserved communities, many of whom may be the first people in their families to graduate from high school or go on to college. Services begin in middle school, guiding students and families through the early years of college preparation, including preparation's academic, social, emotional, and financial aspects.
GEAR UP ensures they have access to the people, resources, and information needed to graduate from high school and continue their education in the postsecondary program or institution they choose.
GEAR UP PROVIDES:
- Tutoring and homework assistance
- Comprehensive mentoring
- Counseling and advising
- College and career exploration
- Financial literacy, financial aid, and scholarship information
- Summer programs
- College and career tours and field trips
- Family events
- College application support
- Test preparation and study skills
Washington State GEAR UP is dedicated to building the capacity of our school district partners. We believe that by empowering our partners, they can extend the reach of GEAR UP beyond the eligible student and family population. Through ongoing, high-quality professional development, we equip school staff – from administrators to support personnel –with the knowledge and resources to fully support the aspirations of their students, making them an integral part of our success story.
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