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Washington State GEAR UP Alum Breaks Boundaries
Hopes To Help People With Similar Experiences, Travel To Washington D.C. For Internship
COVID-19 Resources & Updates
Check for updates on our programs and resources at WSAC and beyond.
Will Nudges Help More Washington High School Students Get Financial Aid?
High school seniors across Washington state can receive reminders about important college financial aid deadlines from a chatbot, called Otter.
3 Answers for Parents About the AVID Program
Lori Wyborney, principal of WA State GEAR UP school Rogers High School in Spokane explains how the AVID program focuses on college readiness to help students be successful after high school.
WSAC Launches FAFSA Completion Dashboard
Olympia—There’s a great new way to pay for college in our state—the Washington College Grant. It gives more money to more people for more kinds of education. Now, the Washington Student Achievement Council has unveiled a new data dashboard to help schools
GEAR UP West Professional of the Year Awarded to WSAC's Beth Kelly
Olympia—At its annual conference on October 22, GEAR UP West presented Beth Kelly of the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) with its Professional of the Year Award for 2019. As Assistant Director for Washington State GEAR UP, Kelly works with 2
Media Release: NCCEP GEAR UP Award To WA State GEAR UP Marcie Sample
National GEAR UP Professional of the Year awarded to Washington’s Marcie Sample
Media Release: Washington State GEAR UP Closes Opportunity Gaps For HS Graduation, College Enrollment
Olympia—According to a new report, students in Washington State GEAR UP are surpassing statewide rates for high school graduation and college enrollment. Most of the students served by the program are from low-income households, so Washington State GEAR U
Money Left On The Table and FAFSA!
Senator Patty Murray (Washington) encourages students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Salk Middle School Students Practice CPR, Medical Skills On Robotic Mannequins
Salk GEAR UP students gain experiences and resources to prepare students for potential, professional careers.
Testimonial
GEAR UP is the only reason I was confident enough to consider college. I'm a first-generation college student and didn't think I had what it took to graduate high school for a while. GEAR UP made me feel ready and excited to graduate and continue my education. Thank you to the GEAR UP coordinators and high school staff for making me believe in myself. I know they believed in me.