So what is West Virginia GEAR UP?

What is it, and what does it have to do with me?
WV GEAR UP helps students in 10 WV counties plan, apply and pay for college. Wanna know more? Click here.

HEROs

Students in WV GEAR UP schools can be HEROs (Higher Education Readiness Officers). HEROs help their school, their classmates and their community to dream big and get ready for college.They rally their communities to help everyone have a chance to succeed. Click here to go to the HEROs news page.

2012 WV GEAR UP Incentive Award

Need cash for college? If you're a 12th grade GEAR UP student, you're probably eligible to receive the GEAR UP Incentive Award. The Incentive Award can help you pay for your first year of college. You must submit an application and complete a FAFSA by April 16th - click here for details!

2012 GEAR UP U! Summer Academy

June 27-30 at Glenville State College

GEAR UP U! 2012 will be held June 27 through 30 on the campus of Glenville State College. GEAR UP U! is an annual summer academy for WV GEAR UP students in the class of 2013 and 2014.* For GUU! details, click here.

Your College Planning Resource: CFWV.com

WV has created a resource designed to help students plan, apply and pay for education and training after high school! CFWV.com is a FREE site you can use to plan your future. Want to know more? Check out the details here.

Follow/Like Us on Facebook!

WV GEAR UP is now on Facebook, which means you can get information about upcoming events, scholarships and other financial aid programs, and GEAR UP activities in your school. Search for "West Virginia GEAR UP" in the Facebook search bar, or click the link on the lefthand side of this page!