For Families
"Let us put our minds together and see what kind of life we can make for our children" - Sitting Bull
The GEAR UP program provides college admissions and college and financial aid information, campus visits, family literacy programs, and information to help your child succeed and get ready for college.
Parents, you are the most important and influential teachers that children will ever have. That said, it is imperative that you help your child get ready for college.
It is never too early to be thinking about college and what it will take to get your child into college. Below are several links to help you get a better understanding of college and what it will take to send your child to college.
- A Parents Guide
- Ten Facts Every Parent Should Know
- Think college early
- Preparing your child for college
- Things you can do now to help your child
- Is college right for my child?
- Ten Steps to planning your child's education
- How do I look for a college? Take a virtual campus tour.
- How can we pay for college?
- Scholarships
- General Financial Aid Information
- Two New Television Series for Children
- College Navigator
- A school district in Colorado refuses to leave students behind
- Also, see Strategies for Improving American Indian Academic Performance
- Exercise Helps Overweight Youngsters Learn
- 1 in 10 Schools are Drop Out Factories
- What Works Clearinghouse
- Learn. Do. Earn.
If you have any further quesions regarding this information, please contact us.
