'Education is key:' Meridian High School honors GEARUP students

GEAR UP Mississippi recently celebrated GEAR UP with drive through celebrations at their local schools. As they kick off their grant in schools across the state, educators are sharing the importance of having programs like GEAR UP in their schools. Tiffanie Roberts, college and career counselor/graduation coach said, “If we want to improve Meridian by bringing in new business and industries, bringing in better-paying jobs,…

UTC College Prep Program Completes First Virtual Week        

GEAR UP at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga was recently featured for their experience of moving in-person GEAR UP services online as a result of the on-going pandemic. GEAR UP Director, Dr. Hunter Huckabay had this to say, “Naturally, we would prefer to be in an in-person environment…but given all of that I’m happy with what we’ve been able to accomplish.” Despite the challenge of delivering services online, GEAR UP…

LPSS GEAR UP encourages students to complete FAFSA form ASAP

Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) GEAR UP is spreading the word that filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is easier than ever before. This article features a list of benefits of completing the FAFSA and a list of updates to the process to make completing the FAFSA easier than ever before. “The list of documents required is not long, and the Department of Education offers a mobile-friendly version of …