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We make sure that students have what it takes to make higher education a reality.

At GEAR UP, we believe that young people who start planning in middle school have a better chance of entering college and completing their degrees. With programs in 73 school districts around the state of Washington, we focus on students from underserved schools, helping them to prepare for college and gain access to financial aid. 

See case studies examining four Grant III school district partners (2011-2017). The following videos to highlight the results for these partners:  

To view a video, click on a hyperlink below.

• CHOICE Alternative School, Shelton SD
• Kettle Falls HS, Kettle Falls SD
• Rogers HS, Spokane SD
• Willapa Valley MS/HS, Willapa Valley SD​

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