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About GEAR UP

ABOUT GEAR UP

GEAR UP Virginia serves over 4,000 students at 36 participating schools.
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Students

STUDENTS

Here you will find information about how to prepare, apply, and pay for college.
Find Information »
2012 Award Application »

Coordinators

COORDINATORS

All of the resources you need to help make this program a success are here.
Coordinator Resources »

Parents

PARENTS

The resources you need for you and your student are here. Parent Resources »



Highlights

  • GEAR UP Virginia Times Newsletter

    GearUp Newsletter

  • 2012 Financial Aid Super Saturday Dates and Locations


    Each location offers FREE financial aid assistance to students, parents, and adult learners.

  • For more information, visit www.vasfaa.org.

  • It’s never too early to start searching for scholarships.


    Start here »

  • College Entrance Exam Test Dates


    Upcoming SAT Test Dates »
    Upcoming ACT Test Dates »

  • Why College?


    As a college graduate, you’ll earn an average of $368 more a week than a high school graduate — that's $20,000 more a year!

  • GEAR UP Contest!


    Three students from across the state will win a $500 book scholarship to spend their freshman year in college! Go to News and Events page.