What is West Virginia GEAR UP?
WV GEAR UP is a federally funded, six-year program aimed at
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP provides rigorous educational services to help students plan, apply and pay for education and training beyond high school. The program serves
schools within ten counties.
In July, 79 students attended the first GEAR UP U! summer academy at Concord. They attended classes, lived in the dorms and met new friends from across the state. Two students wrote letters to share their experience.
Check out their stories...
Ever heard of the "summer slide?" It's when you forget a bunch of the stuff you learned in school in the summer and then have to relearn it next year. But research shows that just reading a few books in the summer can prevent the slide, and, well, basically make you smarter for fall. Check out this
reading list.
Presentations are Now Posted!
The 2010 College Access and Student Success Summit was held April 27th at the Charleston Civic Center. More than 225 ed
ucators, administrators and counselors participated.
Click here to download presentations from the Summit.
The 2010 application period is now closed.
Letters notifying students who applied were mailed June 30, 2010. West Virginia GEAR UP awarded more than $600,000 to help 515 students attend college this fall.
For details about the award click here.
Check out commercials from the statewide campaign!
WV has created a new resource aimed at helping students and families plan, apply and pay for postsecondary education!
CFWV.com is a FREE website for students of all ages. Click here to
view the media campaign.
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