GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Undergraduate Programs. All of our services are free to enrolled students and parents. We provide a variety of services to our students: ACT Preparation and ACT fee waivers; Academic Enrichment through study groups and tutoring; Financial Literacy Workshops; One on One academic advising with students and parents; College Transition and Retention Support; Guidance with college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships; College Visits/ Educational Field Trips