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WA State GEAR UP
Education & Learning
Statewide
GEAR UP is a federally funded program that partners with high-poverty school districts to increase the number of students who are prepared to attend and succeed in postsecondary education. It provides services such as tutoring, mentoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career exploration activities to help students enroll and succeed in college.
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Location
Serves all of Washington State
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact
Isaac Kwakye, Deputy Executive Director — Email: gearup@wsac.wa.gov
Who Can Use This
Students from low-income families in participating school districts, starting in 7th grade through their first year after graduation.
Categories
School Help
Getting a Job
LGBTQ+ Resources
Addiction Help
Family Help
Money Help
Life Skills
Crisis Help
Pregnancy & Parenting
Disability Help
Tech Help
Specific Services
tutoring
mentoring
academic advising
financial aid counseling
career exploration
college preparation
dual enrollment
FAFSA support
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