GEAR UP Helps

GEAR UP is here to help you with all of your college prep needs!

Planning for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming with GEAR UP staff on your side. Whether you’re planning to go to college next year or you’ve only just started to consider college, you can set yourself up for success. GEAR UP knows what you need at each phase of middle and high school and can support you as achieve to your goals. Keep scrolling to explore our overview of college prep resources and discover how GEAR UP can help!

GEAR UP can support:

Students

Parents

Educators

Students

Explore the college prep tools below and see how GEAR UP can help get you started!

Link Find Your School Specialist

Your School Specialist is a college prep expert here to support you.

Link Grade-by-Grade College Prep Checklists

Check out OKcollegestart.org’s grade level checklists for prepping for college.

Link Visit Oklahoma Colleges and Universities

Take the time to visit college campuses before making a final decision.

Link Financial Planning

When you put all the pieces together, college really can be affordable. Learn the differences between financial aid options, such as grants, loans, work study and scholarship programs.

Link Get ACT info

Find out more information about the ACT college admission exam.

Link College Orientation Reimbursement

GEAR UP can help reimburse the cost of college orientation programs to help college freshmen make a successful start.

Link FAFSA

Start your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA.gov.

 

Link Enrollment Help – CONNECT U

CONNECT U is a program designed specifically to help high school seniors with the college enrollment process. CONNECT U helps ease the transition to college by providing tools needed for the first day of school.

Link Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship

The Oklahoma's Promise Scholarship Program pays college tuition for students whose family income is less than $60,000 per year and who meet certain academic and behavior requirements.

Link How to Avoid No Credit College Courses

Some students may be required to take no-credit courses, also called remedial courses, but at most colleges, remedial courses do not count toward graduation.

Link Oklahoma’s College Application Resources

Oklahoma GEAR UP is pleased to provide support through resource materials, training opportunities and on-site assistance.

Link Find your College Coach

Our GEAR UP College Coaches can be found at college campuses around the state, or you might see them at your local high school as well.

Parents

GEAR UP can help parents support their students as they plan for college.

Link Find Your Education Coordinator

Your Education Coordinator is a GEAR UP staff member just for parents.

Link Grade-by-Grade College Prep Checklists

Check out OKcollegestart.org’s grade level checklists for prepping for college.

Link Visit Oklahoma Colleges and Universities

Take the time to visit college campuses before making a final decision.

Link Financial Planning

When you put all the pieces together, college really can be affordable for your child. Learn the differences between financial aid options, such as grants, loans, work study and scholarship programs.

Link FAFSA

Start your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA.gov.