GEAR UP provides information, services and materials to help students and their families prepare for college.
GEAR UP helps students and their families prepare for college by providing information on:
- how to pay for college through scholarships, financial aid and savings;
- how to prepare academically by making good grades and studying hard
- how to apply for college and what's required, such as grades to make and courses to take in high school.
06/05/2026
Congratulations to our GEAR UP student Lydia Bullard on being named a Chancellor Hand Brisch Scholar! We are so proud of you!
Oklahoma grads Lydia Bullard, Durant HS; Addison Edwards, Stillwater HS; Hadley Ott, Lomega HS, Fatima Rangel-Villanueva, Dove Science Academy HS OKC; and Kadence Stapleton, Coweta HS, were named Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholars!
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05/14/2026
Students at Sapulpa Middle School got a closer look at their future during today’s Career Fair hosted by Oklahoma GEAR UP and the school team!
Students had the opportunity to connect with businesses and colleges, ask questions, and explore a wide variety of career paths and opportunities for life after high school.
A huge thank you to all of the businesses and colleges that participated (full list in the comments!) and to QuikTrip for providing drink coupons for every student. We also want to give a big shoutout to the middle school counselors for helping make the day such a success!
05/13/2026
As the school year comes to a close, we want to celebrate all the hard work our students have put in this year.
Congratulations to our graduates and to every student who took steps toward their higher education goals. We are so proud to support your journey!
Enjoy your summer break, make the most of it and know we’ll be excited to see you back on campus in the fall.
05/08/2026
No matter where you are on your journey to college, we're here to help you stay on track.
Whether you’re just starting high school or getting ready for your first year of college, you’ll have support, guidance and resources from our team to help you succeed.
Read our guide for tips on how to stay on track for your next year of school: https://f.mtr.cool/qzgzfrcptg
05/06/2026
The future is looking bright at the Locust Grove College & Career Fair!
Middle school students are exploring exciting career paths, asking great questions, and getting hands-on experiences today. Favorites so far include the OSBI drone demonstration, learning about court reporting from a stenographer, and of course — pizza from Mazzio’s!
A huge thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, and colleges helping students discover the many opportunities waiting for them after high school.
05/05/2026
It’s normal to have questions as graduation gets closer and college is right around the corner.
We’re sharing a few tips every senior should read before summer so you can feel confident and ready for fall. Read our latest blog to get your questions answered: https://f.mtr.cool/tbfzhhvbku
Now is also a great time to meet with your Site Director or future College Success Coach before heading into summer.
04/29/2026
Today’s Career Fair at Tahlequah Middle School was a huge success! Students had the chance to explore careers, ask questions, and start imagining what their futures could look like.
A BIG thank you to all of the businesses and colleges who took the time to show up, share your knowledge, and invest in these students. You helped spark ideas, build confidence, and open doors.
From hands-on conversations to new discoveries, it truly was a great day!
GEAR UP has staff on-site at ready to meet with you at your high school or college campus!
Site Directors are available in participating high schools to meet with students and parents about applications, financial aid and every step of college prep.
College Success Coaches support freshmen on participating campuses to help them stay on track as they transition to college.
We’re here to support you in college readiness and higher ed success! 🎓
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Video description: A video cycles through three slides introducing the
GEAR UP team. The first slide features the text "MEET YOUR GEAR UP TEAM" above the GEAR UP logo. The second slide displays a grid of the GEAR UP Site Directors' headshots with their school locations listed beneath each photo, labeled "SITE DIRECTORS." Names include, in order left to right, top to bottom: Ada - Steffanie Fleming, Altus - Kennady House, Clinton - Lynne Walker, Durant - Connie Arneson, Grove - Lycrecia Atkins, Guthrie - Nichelle Reed, Jay/Locust Grove - Jamie Shanks, Noble - Lorri Windom, Sapulpa- Debra Keil, Skiatook - Rachelle Sturges, Stilwell - Kasady Marshall, Tahlequah - Cassie Landers. The final slide shows a green background with headshots of the GEAR UP College Success Coaches arranged in a grid with their respective college logos and the label "COLLEGE COACHES." Names include, in order left to right, top to bottom: Daria Johnston with East Central University, Edwin Oquendo with Northeastern State University, Britanie Turk with Northeastern State University, Zech Vanfleet, with Northeastern State University Sally Steelmon with Northeastern State University, Bailey Kirk with Southeastern University and Chelsea Spearman with University of Central Oklahoma.
04/22/2026
Do you have your finances planned for college?
Your Site Director helps you submit your FAFSA and create a financial plan with one-on-one guidance based on your unique needs.
Get help submitting your FAFSA and preparing for college costs today: https://f.mtr.cool/lvrrdgbyiv
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