GEAR UP:

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness
for Undergraduate Programs

                Focus of GEAR UP                                                   Eligibility

• Prepares students for college,                                       *Students in grades 7th - 12th are
  both academically and socially.                                       eligible to participate in GEAR UP
• Provides information and assistance                                if they qualify for free or reduced
  in financial planning and student aid,                               school lunches.
  both for students and parents.
• Partner with community leaders,                                        GEAR Up Elements
  businesses and current college
  students for aspects such as mentoring                         * Tuition-free concurrent
  and job shadowing.                                                        enrollment courses at Western
  
• Reinforce that studying hard, taking                                Wyoming Community College
  challenging courses, and finishing high                          * Scholarships available to
  school will provide them with greater                               eligible GEAR UP students
  college opportunities.                                                   * Workshops for parents and
  
• Provide opportunities for professional                               students:
  development for teachers and                                             - Financial Aid
  schools.                                                                             - Study Skills
                                                                                           - Campus Life
  

  How to Apply for                                  * Tutoring
      GEAR UP                                         * ACT / SAT Test Preparation
  

• Contact the guidance counselor at                                 * Mentoring with current 
  your school                                                                    college students or
• Contact the GEAR UP staff at                                           business leaders
  Western Wyoming Community                                      * Job Shadowing
  College by calling                                                        * Summer Academies
  307-382-1800                                                             * Annual Awards Banquet
  or toll-free at 1-800-226-1181
•  Visit us on the web at
  www.wwcc.wy.edu/gearup