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Title: Behind the Scenes: How Selective Colleges Build Financial Aid Packages for First-Gen and Low-Income (FLI) Students

Date/Time: Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 3:30 pm to 5 pm ET

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Join the Connections to College Opportunity(formerly the Consortium for College Opportunity) for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with financial aid leaders at selective colleges. This session will give attendees a deeper understanding of how selective…

To our GEAR UP community, your daily commitment to students and families inspires us. We are grateful for your leadership, your passion, and the impact you make every day. We are thankful for you. #GEARUPworks.

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Have you noticed shifts in how families engage with schools and GEAR UP? Whether you’ve been working with families for years or are new to the field, join us to explore trends and brainstorm how to adjust services to meet families where they’re at. Come for ideas to refresh services in time for the new year!

NCCEP’s Family Engagement Advisory Committee will facilitate this conversation-based meeting.

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On Tuesday, November 18th, at 2 pm ET, come ready to participate! This discussion lab is an opportunity to share, learn, and problem-solve together.

Join this interactive session to assess and improve how we collaborate to communicate within our teams. Led by members of NCCEP’s Communications Advisory Committee, it's a chance to step back, share practical successes, and identify areas where we can be more efficient and effective.

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Join to learn all about the new Study Lab platform! Redesigned with input from the GEAR UP community, learn about the changes, the courses, and how to use the platform.

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Discussion Lab: Continuing the Momentum of National GEAR UP Week in Student Programming

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National GEAR UP Week is more than just a celebration that happens once a year, it is an opportunity to advocate, activate, and celebrate GEAR UP and your successes. Join us to brainstorm and share ideas on how to keep this momentum throughout the year within all student programming.  

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On Tuesday, October 28th at 3 pm ET, join us for a session on how Everfi's free digital learning resources can strengthen your college and career readiness initiatives. Explore how its curriculum supports GEAR UP goals—from financial literacy and STEM to health & wellness and workforce development.

We’ll spotlight a case study from Iredell-Statesville Schools, which integrated Everfi into its GEAR UP grant to secure funding and deliver strong student outcomes.

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Interested in presenting at the 2026 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in Washington, DC, July 19–22?

If yes, join Adriana Feijoo and Dr. Katie Hill on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET for an informative session on the Request for Proposals process and learn how you can submit a successful proposal!

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Learn more about the 2026 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference.

National GEAR UP Week was such a powerful reminder of what’s possible when students, families, and communities come together. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success!

In Michigan, nearly 1,700 students gathered for the first-ever Statewide GEAR UP Kick-Off to College, where more than 150 seniors received on-site admissions, some with instant acceptances. Alumni shared their stories, inspiring students to see themselves as the next generation of college graduates.

In Florida, Miami…