Opportunities
If you are a part of GEAR UP, what scholarship are you able to get?
The GEAR UP scholarship
Name a University of Wisconsin school
UW-Milwaukee; UW-Madison; UW-Parkside; UW-Oshkosh; UW-LaCrosse; UW-Whitewater; UW-GreenBay; UW-Eau Claire; UW-Platteville; UW-River Falls; UW-Stevens Point; UW-Stout; UW-Superior
What are the remaining date(s) for the ACT in 2021
September 11th, 2021; October 23rd, 2021; December 11th, 2021
Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program
What year was GEAR UP established?
1998
You must be in grades _ through _ to be in GEAR UP?
6th - 12th grade
How many Universities are apart of the University of Wisconsin System?
13
What year did Governor Tony Evers designate the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP) as the sole agency to administer the GEAR UP grant?
2019
What does ACT stand for?
American College Test
Congress appropriated how much money for GEAR UP?
$368 Million
Can you receive college credits while in high school?
Yes
Name a Division 1 University in Wisconsin
Marquette; UW-Green Bay; UW- Milwaukee; UW-Madison
Seniors should apply for the GEAR UP scholarship before what date?
July 15th
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What % of school’s student body must be enrolled in the federal free and reduced-price lunch (FRL) program.
50%
What GEAR UP scholarship is on a first-come, first-served basis?
Outreach Scholarship
What is the name of the free federal financial aid form for college?
Fafsa - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When is the FAFSA deadline?
June 30
what does WIGU stand for?
Wisconsin Gear Up
Rough estimate allowed.
How many students are enrolled in GEAR UP across the country
572,000 students
Up to what amount of money can you receive for being in GEAR UP with dual enrollment or micro-credential?
Up to $3,501
Do you have to pay to fill out the FAFSA
No
When does the FAFSA application open?
October 1st
What does GEAR UP stand for?
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program
GEAR UP is offered in how many states?
46 states