will be hosting a series of webinars to help thousands of island families prepare for college as part of the National GEAR UP Week 2022, starting September 26.
GEAR UP Â鶹´«Ã½ has successfully helped tens of thousands of Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s low-income middle and high school students to enter and succeed in higher education for more than 20 years.
GEAR UP is funded by the and administered in Â鶹´«Ã½ by UH through . Since its inception in 1999, GEAR UP has improved educational outcomes for millions of low-income students across the U.S.
To commemorate the week, several webinars will be held:
- Monday, September 26¡ªCollege Planning 101
- Tuesday, September 27¡ªDifference between 2-year colleges and 4-year universities
- Wednesday, September 28¡ªHow to Pay for College
- Thursday, September 29¡ªFinding Scholarships
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Each year, GEAR UP Â鶹´«Ã½ serves more than 10,000 low-income students statewide in grades seven through 12 and through their first year in college at UH campuses. Through a partnership with the and the UH System, as well as, government, nonprofit and private sectors, GEAR UP Â鶹´«Ã½provides information, encouragement, support, resources and services to help eliminate achievement gaps among groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
“National GEAR UP Week is a time to highlight the accomplishments of our program, as well as provide additional support for students and families,” said Angela Jackson, GEAR UP program director and associate director of Â鶹´«Ã½ P-20 Partnerships for Education. “To be part of a national effort which inspires hopes and dreams that college is possible is something worth celebrating.”