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GEAR UP Program for Paterson High School Students

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GEAR UP Program for Paterson High School Students

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a discretionary grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. GEAR UP seeks to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Higher education partner institutions assist students in 7-12 with graduating from high school and encouraging students to obtain college degrees by providing: after-school and Saturday tutoring, summer programs, mentoring, counseling, test preparation, information about financial aid, and access to college visits. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of taking rigorous high school courses to prepare for postsecondary education. NJ GEAR UP also provides professional development for educators within GEAR UP target schools.

The GEAR UP Program at Passaic County Community College offers:

  • assistance through 4 years of high school
  • afterschool program Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
  • Saturday morning activities
  • preparation for college including college tours.

https://pccc.edu/pre-college-programs/

Age Groups
  • Adolescents
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Education

Last Updated: 04/22/23