Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from GEAR UP Appalachian, Education, 730 Rivers Street, Edwin Duncan, Suite 324, Boone, NC.
GEAR UP Appalachian strives to promote and improve access to higher education in 10+ partnering districts around Western North Carolina and leverages strategic partnerships to increase postsecondary enrollment.
06/19/2026
Blue Devils and Rams and Wolves — oh my! Students on this week's Central Summer Bus Tour had a blast checking out NC State University, Duke University, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Stay tuned to see what adventures the East bus tour get into next week!
06/17/2026
Have more questions about what it means to be a Pirate? Reach out to your GEAR UP coordinator and find out! 🏴☠️💜
06/15/2026
Last week's Academic Innovation Conference at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, A-B Tech will go down as one of the most impactful events of the year 🩵 We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!
We're keeping it going with day 2 of the Academic Innovation Conference! 🎉
06/08/2026
Let the countdown begin! Only 7 more days until our first Summer Bus Tour hits the road 🚌💨 Our first destination? Central North Carolina!
06/05/2026
Last Saturday, we celebrated the graduation of our newest cohort of L.E.A.D students! Our Assistant Director of Family Outreach and Student Leadership, Yolanda Adams, said of the event, "It was a wonderful day of celebration, reflection, and recognition of all the hard work, growth, and leadership demonstrated by our scholars throughout the year."
Congratulations, L.E.A.D Scholars! 🎓
05/29/2026
Heads up, everyone ‼️ The federal deadline to submit your FAFSA is just a little over a month away!
Remember, this is just the federal deadline — deadlines vary based on the schools you've applied to. For schools in the UNC system, the FAFSA is due June 1st. For community colleges, the deadline is August 15th. Make sure you double check when yours is due!
Still have questions about filling out the FAFSA? Talk to your GEAR UP coordinator!
05/15/2026
Want to learn more about what makes Mars Hill University? Drop your questions below or reach out to your GEAR UP coordinator!
05/12/2026
Finals season is officially here ✏️ Whether you're tackling EOGs, AP exams, or the SAT/ACT, here are some quick tips on how to get prepared! Don't forget, you have access to a FREE tutor.com account through GEAR UP 🤯 ask your GEAR UP coordinator for your login information!
05/08/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there, especially the amazing moms on our GEAR UP Appalachian team! 💐 We’re grateful for the support, encouragement, and inspiration you bring to our students and to our team every day.
Whether you’re a parent, mentor, or someone who steps up with encouragement and care, today we celebrate you. Thank you for inspiring our students, our team, and our community! 💛