Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a competitive federal 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.

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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

GEAR UP focuses on preparing students for postsecondary programs by providing:

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

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