Our Work

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its purpose is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.

The GEAR UP New Hampshire program is now cancelled. For the programs duration, it was administered through the Education Alliance for New Hampshire.

GEAR UP is student success.
—Teacher

GEAR UP New Hampshire served more than 4,000 students in eleven school districts across the state. During the programs duration, we partnered with a broad coalition of education stakeholders to bolster a college-going culture in schools while helping students plan for their futures:

  • National Council for Community and Education Partnerships
  • The U.S. Department of Education
  • K–12 schools, school districts, teachers, and administrators
  • College and university professionals
  • State legislators
  • Business partners and sponsors
  • GEAR UP grant programs across the country

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