MI GEAR UP
About MI GEAR UP
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs is a national college access program started in 1999, now in 47 states.
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a national college access program designed to increase the number of students who enroll in and succeed in postsecondary education. The program supports students by providing the tools and resources needed to prepare for college.
MI GEAR UP, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, focuses on increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education. The program partners with Michigan’s 15 public universities and community organizations to provide early intervention services, academic support, and scholarship opportunities for participating students.
Program Services
- Workshops for academic and personal development
- Educational field trips
- SAT and ACT preparation
- College information sessions
- Free school supplies
- Scholarship opportunities
- Additional resources and support services
The MI GEAR UP Program serves a cohort of students starting in seventh grade and continues to support them through their first year of college.
Our Partnering Schools
Advanced Technology Academy
Alpena Public Schools
Chandler Park Academy Distrcit
Romulus Community Schools
Office Of Trio Programs INTRO
Robichaud High School GEAR UP DAY
Meet Our GEAR UP Team
