GEAR UP Resources for College Planning
College. It’s about having a plan and making it happen.
These resources are available to help students, parents and educators get the information they need to plan for and make college a reality.
Setting Goals - Checklist (Grades 6, 7, 8) [PDF]
Use these checklists to make sure you're on track to succeed in high school and prepare for college.
ACT Testing Dates & Registration Deadlines
Mark your calendar now. Test DatesApril 12, 2008 June 14, 2008 Registration DeadlinesMarch 7, 2008May 9, 2008
SAT Testing Dates & Registration Deadlines
Mark your calendar now.Test DatesMay 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 Registration DeadlinesApril 1, 2008May 6, 2008
Guide for Parents of Middle School Students [PDF]
Guide for Parents of Juniors and Seniors [PDF]
Guide for Parents of Freshman and Sophomores [PDF]
FAFSA Priority Funding Deadlines
2008 - 2009 Please note: The information provided below is intended to act as a guide regarding priority FAFSA filing deadlines. Please contact your college of interest directly for their most current FAFSA filing information. Be aware this information is subject to change.
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Middle School Guide [PDF]
Finance Your Future
If you want to go to college and get a higher education, you can do it. Money does not have to be an obstacle. The first thing to understand is that college may not be as expensive as you think. And there are many ways to reduce the costs. Second, scholarships are available for students whose family cannot afford to pay for college. You don’t have to be the smartest, fastest or most talented student either. Scholarships are awarded for all sorts of reasons. Read more
Getting Started - Middle School
High school graduation might seem like a long way off. But it’s really just around the corner. When you get to high school, you’ll have more freedom, more choices…and more challenges. That’s why middle school is the perfect time to think about what you like to do and who you want to be. Believe it or not, the decisions you make now will have a big impact on your college and career options. Remember, you can do anything or be anything you want, as long as you have a plan. And getting started is easy if you take it step by step. Read more