National GEAR UP Week is a time to celebrate the achievements of GEAR UP students and raise awareness of GEAR UP programs nationwide. In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs has proclaimed September 23-27 as Arizona GEAR UP Week.
National GEAR UP Week is a nationwide celebration that brings together students, parents, educators, and college access professionals to highlight the success of GEAR UP programs. It’s a time to raise awareness in communities about the… Read more
Piñon High School has been honored with the Arizona FAFSA Challenge Award for the Most Improved FAFSA completion rate, celebrating a remarkable 19% increase from the previous year. This significant achievement was recognized by the Arizona Board of Regents, who awarded the school three laptops to gift to students who completed the FAFSA.
Kyle Sandoval, a school counselor at Piñon High School, played a pivotal role in this success during his… Read more
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – This June, Northern Arizona University geared up to host the 3rd annual Lumberjack Leadership Summit. The yearly gathering invites students from GEAR UP Schools across Arizona to participate in a summit focused on exploration, leadership, and collaboration.
The Lumberjack Leadership Summit is a free-of-cost summer program designed to help students learn valuable life skills and explore future postsecondary possibilities. This year, the summit was open to rising 10th and 11th graders.
Proud parents, students, and families filled the media center at Youngker High School in Buckeye, Arizona, as they celebrated graduating seniors for Senior Signing Day. The event, put on by the Youngker GEAR UP team, featured a luncheon, photo ops, and banner signing, creating an atmosphere of joy and accomplishment.
Joined by partners from the Student Success Agency, students were recognized for their commitments as they took photos with their future school or organization swag. The room buzzed with excitement… Read more
Letom Kpea
Buckeye Union High School (Class of 2024)
Pre-Law at the University of Chicago, Full Ride Scholarship
Letom Kpea, a driven and motivated student, is set to embark on her college journey at the University of Chicago with a full-ride scholarship, beginning this Fall semester. Letom, who started preparing for college as a freshman, has always aimed high, with dreams of attending an out-of-state university.
“I had the vision that I wanted… Read more
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important part of securing financial aid for higher education. In an effort to increase educational accessibility and affordability for Arizona students, Governor Katie Hobbs has proclaimed April 2024 as the “Finish Line to the FAFSA Month.”
The proclamation calls upon those working in higher education to encourage and support students in completing the FAFSA. It also emphasizes the importance of completing the FAFSA in… Read more