GEAR UP scheduled events

Our calendar is filling up fast with GEAR UP events, from financial aid/FAFSA workshops to college visits! You can check out GEAR UP events scheduled for your school by visiting our event calendar.

Sign up to receive text messages!

GEAR UP students and parents can opt in to receive text message reminders about high school and college! Juniors will receive messages to stay on track in high school and to begin preparing for college. Seniors will receive text message reminders about financial aid opportunities and college deadlines.

Sign up to be a HERO!

HEROs stands for Higher Education Readiness Officers. HEROs groups are school clubs that focus on building a stronger college-going culture in their schools and communities.

2020 Governor’s Honors Symposium

West Virginia GEAR UP’s 2020 Governor’s Honors Symposium registration is now open! The event will be held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Students and families may register using the link below.