2025 National GEAR UP Academy

Registration for the 2025 National GEAR UP Academy is now open! Taking place February 3 – 6, this event is packed with informative and engaging content for any GEAR UP professional.

You’ll hear inspiring keynotes, have team time to debrief what you’re learning, and be able to attend classes on topics that GEAR UP professionals need to succeed, ranging from grant administration to student support. With a blend of expert speakers, peer presenters, and…

Come ready to participate! Discussion Labs are an opportunity to share, learn, and problem-solve together. 

GEAR UP’s mission is to increase postsecondary attendance, so it’s critical to collect, understand, and share college enrollment data. Learn how College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium (CCREC) member GEAR UP Tennessee uses the National Student Clearinghouse to dissect and disseminate information about who and where students are going to college. Come ready to have a…

FSA Virtual Federal Financial Aid Bootcamp 

Federal Student Aid (FSA) invites students, families, and college and career professionals to a one-day Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp. 

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Session Times and Titles:

• 1 pm ET - Getting Started with StudentAid.gov
• 3 pm ET – Ways to Pay for College
• 6 pm ET – Facts and Myths of Financial Aid

 The day’s agenda includes:

• An introduction to how to create a StudentAid.gov account for first-time Free Application…

Federal Student Aid released new resources to help students, families, and professionals prepare for the 2025-26 FAFSA cycle. The new tools include:

• 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Estimator: Estimates how much federal aid the student may be eligible to receive.
• “Who Counts as a Parent?” Tool: Helps parents and students determine dependency status and which parent(s) should participate in completing the FAFSA form. 

For more information and answers to common questions, visit FAFSA Help. 

The Consortium for College Opportunity is excited to share details of the upcoming Virtual Workshop Series for advisors, high school students, and families.  Please send workshop information to your students!

This six-workshop series, led by admissions representatives from Consortium member colleges, will empower students, families, and educators interested in learning more about selective colleges. The schedule of sessions is below, including registration links for the next three events.  

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Hi all,

Thank you all for participating in the brainstorming session focused on enhancing our National GEAR UP Week celebrations. For resources and tools, check out the National GEAR UP Week Toolkit!

We came up with some fantastic ideas, and to keep the momentum going, I’m opening this space in the Quad for further collaboration.

Feel free to use this space to ask questions, make requests, or share resources with the broader GEAR UP community.

Looking forward to continuing the conversation!

Luis

Did you miss ACT's webinar, "Why Host a College Application Event?" No worries. Check out these resource links and download the PowerPoint presentation slides from the live webinar below.

Learn more about the American College Application Campaign (ACAC). 

Check out the live webinar recording.

Register your 2024 ACAC Event.

Access ACAC resources and tools.

Sign up for ACAC’s bi-monthly newsletter and updates.

Webinar PowerPoint presentation slides below.

Visit Quad Webinars to watch the recording and gain access to the PowerPoint presentation slides. 

Join us as we delve deeper into National GEAR UP Week, exploring its significance and impact. This session is a continuation of the presentation given at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, designed to provide attendees with even more comprehensive insights and resources. Participants will gain access to tools, valuable information, and innovative ideas from NCCEP, as well as Communication…

Last Chance to Enroll!

Take advantage of the opportunity to connect nationally with your GEAR UP peers in one of NCCEP’s Learning Labs.  

• College Advising Learning Lab. Join Bottom Line to learn What Works Clearinghouse-certified strategies for helping students with the college search, application, and financial aid process. Applications are due August 15!

• Coordinator Learning Lab. New to GEAR UP? Over ten weeks with NCCEP and guest speakers, you will gain knowledge and strategies…