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 6 million students in 48 states, the District of Columbia and three territories. Almost $2 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.

H.R. 3317 – GEAR UP Enhancement Act
The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve and enhance the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP).

GEAR UP Data.org
Here you will find data, national and local research and evaluation reports, and information about NCCEP's National Evaluation Project all focused on the federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Additionally, GEAR UP grantees can Enter, Verify, and Edit their GEAR UP grant data.

National Council for Community and Education Partnerships
NCCEP serves as the lead advocate for advancing GEAR UP and College Access among policy makers and elected officials

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

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

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