Southeastern Louisiana University

About Southeastern GEAR UP

GEAR UP Description and Services

The GEAR UP Program is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.  GEAR UP provides five-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools.  GEAR UP grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the cohort through high school.  GEAR UP funds are also used to provide college scholarships to low-income students.

GEAR UP is unique from other initiatives.  This program employs partnerships committed to serving and accelerating the academic achievement of cohorts of students through their high school graduation.

GEAR UP Services

•    Trained Tutors:  both college and high school students, for
     academic remediation or enhancement.

•    Student Portfolios:  to help each student systematically
     prepare for the college and career choice the student seeks.

•    Safe Programs:  safe, supervised, structured Saturday
     Academies and Summer Camp Programs.

•    Counseling:  academic and career planning information, post-
     secondary opportunities, financial aid, admissions applications
     and ACT & SAT test preparation.

•    Community Service Activities:  to install an ethic of service, to
     value one's community, and to draw community financial and
     moral support.

•    Technology:  access to computers, high quality software
     (PLATO), and supervised internet use to supplement and
     enhance quality learning, reference and research materials.

•    Involvement: of Parents and Family.

•    Field Trips:  to post-secondary institutions, educational and
     cultural events, and job sites.