GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal program whose mission is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
The State of Hawai'i GEAR UP program is a consortium of partners that includes the State of Hawai'i Department of Education, the University of Hawaii's ten-campus system, and many community partners. Together with its partners, GEAR UP inspires hope and improves futures by increasing Hawaii students' access to and success in higher education.
GEAR UP Hawaii services are designed to:
Our college preparation services include events, projects, or programs that target middle and high school students and their parents. Some of the highlights of our services include:
