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Pay for college with College Bound!

The College Bound Scholarship is a program for low-income youth. If your family qualifies your child could receive college tuition for up to four years! After your child applies, he/she needs to do well in middle and high school, graduate from high school, and stay out of trouble. The scholarship may be used at a community college, a vocational-technical college, or a 4 year college or university. For more information and to apply online, visit www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound or download a brochure here. 
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Help Your Students Succeed

At GEAR UP, we believe that with the right tools and support, every student can succeed academically and go on to higher education after high school.  We're currently developing content for for the Educator section of our site, and we welcome feedback from users on what kind of resources you find useful and would like to see on this site.Until then, here are some organizations and links that you can look to for ideas and support.  Read more
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Improving the Odds: Preparing Washington Students for Family-Wage Jobs

This report advocates for a K-12 education system that prepares all students for college and the world of work.  
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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.     INSTITUTION Read more
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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.  Read more
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America Reads (National Resources)

Archived information about the four-year grassroots national campaign challenging every American to help our children learn to read. 
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America Reads in Washington

Archived information about the America Reads program in Washington state. 
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National Service Programs

The Corporation for National and Community Service focuses on volunteering and supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. 
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Association for Experiential Education

Dedicated to experiential education and the students, educators and practitioners who utilize its philosophy. 
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By 2014, 77 % of new jobs in Washington state that pay enough for an individual to support a small family will be held by people who’ve continued their education.

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