GEAR UP is a national effort to encourage young people to have high expectations, study hard, and go to college.

College could be a technical school, a two-year college, or a 4 year-university. It's up to you! GEAR UP will help you plan for college.

• 98% of active GEAR UP students graduated from high school. 89% of students who actively participated in GEAR UP have enrolled and are attending a post-secondary school.
  
• Why think about college now?
  
• Because college can be the KEY to the kind of life you want. A college education takes you from minimum-wage jobs to good-paying careers you enjoy.
  
• Options, compared with folks who don't continue their educatoin beyond high school, people who go to college:

* Have a range of job possibilities and options,

* Develop lifelong learning skills,

* Are in better position to help their families and communities,

* ....And the more time you spend in college, the higher your salary is likely to be.

People who attend college even live longer!

Well, guess what? So many college options are available these days. GEAR UP will help you find a college offering courses you need at prices you can afford. GEAR UP helps you make good decisions for your future. Really! No kidding, you can do it! We'll help! Help is available if you and your family can't pay the total cost and you qualify for "student financial aid".

Financial Aid,
Grants and/or scholarships,
Income-tax credits,
Work opportunities, and loans for college.
Gear UP helps you find $ for college.

Updated on September 13, 2007
Updated by Maura T.
Bridgeport, Washington