GEAR UP/College Day Newsletter
GEAR UP -- Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
Mission: The mission of the federal GEAR UP program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post secondary education. This is done by promoting academic excellence through a variety of locally designed and innovative early intervention services.
NMU's GEAR UP grant is also supported by the King Chavez Parks Initiative College Day Program. Together, these grants help to support the students at Gwinn High School, Wells Township School and North Star Academy.
GEAR UP/College Day Applications
Summer Camp 2013 Students
We are very excited to announce that GEAR UP at Northern Michigan University will be hosting two camp sessions this year. You may choose one session to attend.
Summer Camp Session 1 - June 16 through 22
OR
Summer Camp Session 2 - June 23 through 29
Click Here for application.
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2012 GEAR UP College Day Scholarship Recipients
GEAR UP would like to congratulate the following students for receiving the 2012 GEAR UP College Day Scholarship.
| Student Name | School Attending |
| Rachel Rautio | Central Michigan University |
| Parichatr Asavesna | Northern Michigan University |
| Kayla Dishon | Ferris State University |
| Alexzandra Sales | Northern Michigan University |
| Lacy Whitcomb | Northern Michigan University |
| Joseph Duckworth | Northern Michigan University |
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COLLEGE PREPARATION
For information on planning and paying for college click here.
Click here for Federal Pell Grant and the TIP (Tuition Incentive Program).
GEAR UP funds are also used to provide college scholarships to low-income students. See GU/CD Scholarship above.
The EduGuide: Partnership for Learning provides another avenue for scholarships.
Student Financial Aid Checklist
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For more information click here
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For more hot careers click here
Michigan Private Colleges and Universities
Is a private school the right choice for you? Michigan private colleges and universities offer a wide range of education programs with degrees and certificates up to the doctoral level, as well as professional degrees such as law and medicine. Some private colleges and universities have a religious affiliation and others are secular. Private colleges and universities may be profit or non-profit institutions. More information on private institutions can be found here.
Helpful Tools
Check out these resources that can assist in your preparation for furthering your education.
Glossary of College Terms
Tuition Incentive Program & Federal Pell Grant
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
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