GEAR UP

GEAR UP is an initiative that was passed by Congress in 1998, and helps disadvantaged middle school students go on to college. 

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) partners students from low-income schools with colleges and universities to help build an education pipeline for students to realize their college dreams.  Since its enactment, 577 State and partnership GEAR UP grants have been awarded. Currently, GEAR UP serves more than 2.7 million students in 47 states, the District of Columbia and three territories. A total close to $1.8 billion in federal funds has been appropriated to the GEAR UP program. Policy experts point to GEAR UP as one of the most innovative educational programs on record.  

Philadelphia GEAR UP (Adobe PDF)
Download a brochure that explains how the GEAR UP program has impacted the Philadelphia area. 

Visit Philadelphia GEAR UP
Visit the official GEAR UP web sites from the Philadelphia area.

Partners and Program Web Sites
Visit the GEAR UP web sites from around the nation.

About the Program
GEAR UP: A Capstone for Reform, Why GEAR UP is Important for America's Young People, Helping Low-Income Students Succeed in College, History, Early College Awareness, Authorization of GEAR UP, GEAR UP Regulations, GEAR UP in the News, Current Grantees, Frequently Asked Questions

News and Headlines
Read various stories and articles from national press

Funding
2001 Application Package, GEAR UP Awards, Authorization of GEAR UP, GEAR UP Regulations, Pre-Application Technical Assistance

Resources
Resources to Help Plan GEAR UP Projects, Examples of Mentoring and Early Awareness Programs, Relevant Research and Articles, Presentations, Data Analysis and Evaluation, Technical Assistance, Companies Participating in GEAR UP, GEAR UP Project News