GEARUP/College Bound
GEARUP/College Bound (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at Salem Community College is a discretionary grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Our goal is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Participation in the GEARUP/College Bound program is free!
College Bound Program Services
Through student leadership, creative thinking, college and career exploration, academic skill-building, and teamwork, GEARUP/College Bound provides students the tools for post-secondary success.
Program and activities include:
- After School Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Career Awareness Workshops
- Parent Informational Sessions
- College Visits
- Field Trips
- College Workshops
- Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshops
- Free Summer Enrichment Program
- First Year Experience
- Saturday academy and summer 6 week program
Application Process
GEARUP/College Bound is a "federal" and state funded program that requires certain documentation to prove eligibility. All documentation must be submitted to your child's school counseling office by a specific deadline.
The SCC Gear Up/College Bound team looks forward to helping your child prepare for college!
Resources
The following resources were complied to help the parents and students understand how the GEARUP/College Bound program can help student success in the classroom as well as well as provide additional information about how the program works.
For more information on the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness Program (GEAR UP), visit the U.S. Department of Education's website for the program. There you will find useful information on the program's funding status, awards history, legislation, regulations and guidance documents, as well as performance reports, contacts and frequently asked questions.