What is GEAR UP?

GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.  Virginia’s GEAR UP program has expanded the state’s efforts to assist low-income students to attend and succeed in postsecondary education by providing early intervention services and a scholarship program for eligible students who demonstrate financial need.

Program Components

Tutoring

Mentoring

Parental Involvement Initiatives

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Summer College Campus Programs

Financial Aid Workshops

Cultural Programs

Scholarship for Eligible Students