COLLEGE.
It's not a dream, it's a plan.
Oregon GEAR UP addresses the college enrollment and attainment gap for low-income, rural students starting in 7th grade.
All Oregonians should have the opportunity to access and succeed in education and training beyond high school.
Oregon GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded program that helps rural, low-income middle and high school schools prepare students for education after high school.
GEAR UP’s primary goal is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Our model to achieve this relies on three research-based principles: aspirations, awareness, and academic preparation. These principles serve as a comprehensive framework for our benchmarks and key grant objectives; strategies, activities and programming; and assessment and evaluation.
The model also includes three key ways that the central GEAR UP staff supports schools in putting the "3 A”s into practice: providing data and strategic planning support; offering training and coaching for school staff; and creating and maintaining resources and partnerships to support program implementation.
Support for Coordinators
Coordinators and GEAR UP team members can find helpful guides and resources to successfully implement the grant.
GEAR UP Impact
Read about the school-based, statewide and partner activities that help to make GEAR UP such a powerful program for youth.
Statewide Initiatives
We offer college readiness resources for all of Oregon's secondary schools to help students, parents, and educators navigate the path to higher education.