GEARUP/College Bound
GEARUP/College Bound (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at 91ÁÔÆæ is a discretionary grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Our goal is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Participation in theÌýGEARUP/College BoundÌýprogram is free!
College Bound Program Services
Through student leadership, creative thinking, college and career exploration, academic skill-building, and teamwork, GEARUP/College Bound provides students the tools for post-secondary success.
Program and activities include:
- After School Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Career Awareness Workshops
- Parent Informational Sessions
- College Visits
- Field Trips
- College Workshops
- Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshops
- Free Summer Enrichment Program
- First Year Experience
- Saturday academy and summer 6 week program
Application Process
GEARUP/College BoundÌýis a "federal" and state funded program that requires certain documentation to prove eligibility. All documentation must be submitted to your child's school counseling office by a specific deadline.Ìý
The SCC Gear Up/College Bound team looks forward to helping your child prepare for college!
StudentsÌýMUST:
- Be currently enrolled in Penns Grove Middle school or high school.
- Complete theÌýGEARUP/College Bound application
- Provide a copy of their social security card
- Receive free or reduced lunch
- Provide proof of residency
- Obtain two (2) references from either a teacher, guidance counselor, or a principal
Required documentation includes:
- Application
- Proof of residency
- Copy of social security card
- Copy of health insurance card(s)
- x2 Letter(s) of recommendation
- Family Information (page 3Ìýof application)
- Essay (page 4 of application)
- Record release and parent consent (page 5 of application)
- Emergency contact information (page 6 of application)
- Rules Regulations/Oath (page 7 of application)
- School counselor recommendation (page 9Ìýof application)
- Teacher recommendation (page 10 of application)
Resources
The following resources were complied to help the parents and students understand how the GEARUP/College Bound program can help student success in the classroom as well as well as provide additional information about how the program works.
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Ìý– Big Future – this link helps parents and students explore the ins and outs of college – from taking the PSAT through exploring careers, choosing a college, and how to pay for it.
Ìý– a site to help locate scholarships, grants, and student loan assistance. It also has a college survival guide that discusses how to get good grades, financial management, and how to build good credit.
Ìý– link to complete the FAFSA – use the FAFSA4caster to see how federal student aid can help you pay for college
Ìý– this article has some great suggestions for helping your child navigate school.
eCampus ToursÌý– virtual tours of colleges and universities.
HESAAÌý– NJ State student aid can help you pay for college.
FastWebÌý– Free scholarship search engine.
Ìý– this link will show you when to take the SAT, how to send your scores to your top college choices and how to search for scholarships
Ìý- this link helps students explore the ins and outs of college – from taking the PSAT through exploring careers, choosing a college, and how to pay for it.
Ìý– this is the link you will use to learn about AP courses and locating practice exams
Ìý– link to complete the FAFSA – use the FAFSA4caster to see how federal student aid can help you pay for college
Ìý– a site to help locate scholarships, grants, and student loan assistance. It also has a college survival guide that discusses how to get good grades, financial management, and how to build good credit.Ìý