When was the last time someone wanted your opinion? Well, that’s exactly what Arizona GEAR UP needs, and we’ll even throw in an honorarium as a little incentive.
We need to form a committee of diverse perspectives to help gauge whether or not our grant is meeting the needs of our students—what works, what needs improving. The Arizona GEAR UP Participatory Evaluation & Sustainability (PES) Team only meets a few times a year, so there’s no huge commitment. You may… Read more
It’s never too early to prepare for college, which is why Arizona GEAR UP created the Discover Guide. Once eighth graders in our targeted schools receive the guide, they will explore college and career plans. Teachers and students also benefit from instructional videos.
Honing in on interests, passions, and abilities, the guide uses step-by-step activities to help students explore how these aptitudes can propel potential career possibilities. Along the way, students discover a postsecondary path and the steps to get… Read more
PSAT/NMSQT/ACT/SAT. No, not a big bowl of alphabet soup, but what the heck does it all mean?
First, these jumbled letters all translate to different kinds of standardized college tests. We’ll explain each one, give you a few pointers, and show you how doing well can help you earn money for college.
Let’s start with the PSAT/NMSQT, which stands for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Whew, grab a napkin because… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP created the Senior Launch Guide Video Series to supplement the Senior Launch Guide, which offers tons of resources for students to explore postsecondary opportunities.
The Guide provides students with information regarding education and training after high school, including four-year universities, community college, technical school, the workforce, or the military. Thanks to The Helios Education Foundation, seniors across Arizona receive the Guide, which supports Achieve60AZ’s goal for 60% of Arizona adults to hold a postsecondary… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP partners with Be A Leader Foundation to increase postsecondary enrollment and reduce the attainment gap for underrepresented students through mentorship and leadership development. Be A Leader also works with school counselors on capacity building and engages students using a case-management approach to customize support with the college and financial aid application process.
Since 2006, Be A Leader has created college-going programs for Arizona youth. It designs each program to strengthen school resources while… Read more
FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid®. The FAFSA will determine what federal financial aid you will receive, like grants, work-study, and loans. Also, many states and colleges use this data to award their own aid. Grants generally depend on financial need, and you won’t repay grants. So, that’s like getting free money. Federal work-study provides part-time employment while enrolled in college. Federal loans come in several varieties,… Read more