UH’s GEAR UP Oʻahu paves path to higher education
$8.3 million grant awarded to UH Mānoa program aiming to boost college readiness amongst Hawaiʻi middle and high school students.
U.S. Sen. Hirono visits UH West Oʻahu, meets students
UH West Oʻahu students praise impacts of federal funding in meeting with the U.S. senator.
GEAR UP Hawaiʻi urges families to learn about college, scholarships and more
GEAR UP Hawaiʻi will be hosting a series of webinars to help thousands of island families prepare for college as part of the National GEAR UP Week 2022.
Free classes, summer advising and scholarships to UH for Hawaiʻi’s class of 2021
Next Steps to Your Future will engage and guide graduating seniors in transitioning to their post-high school plans.
$2.3M grant enables more Windward Oʻahu students to enroll and succeed in college
The Soar Higher grant builds upon the success of GEAR UP Hawaiʻi.
UH awarded $39M to help low-income students succeed in college
The federal GEAR UP program provides seven-year, matching grants to states and partnerships for services that improve access to and success in higher education at high-poverty middle and high schools statewide.
National award for Castle Foundation’s educational access initiatives
Nominated by Hawaiʻi P–20, the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships awarded the Castle Foundation for its outstanding commitment to prepare Hawaiʻi’s low-income students for college and career success.
Molokaʻi and Mckinley High Schools win FAFSA “Cash for College” Challenge
Molokaʻi and McKinley High Schools had the highest percentage of students complete the FAFSA in Hawaiʻi P–20’s Cash for College Challenge.
UH West Oʻahu awarded $2.7 million GEAR UP Waiʻanae Coast grant
The partnership grant will help more than 500 students prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education in the Waiʻanae Coast area.
Hawaiʻi celebrates success of college access program that serves more than 20,000 students
High school students spoke with legislators about the impact of the college access program GEAR UP.
