Kansas Kids at GEAR UP

Kansas Kids at GEAR UP KKGU helps students in foster care prepare for college.

This federally-funded Wichita State program provides free services to foster youth across Kansas, including campus visits, academic support, mentoring, test prep, and scholarship opportunities.

Too tired to study after school?Six small changes make homework easier to start and easier to finish.Save this for your ...
10/07/2026

Too tired to study after school?

Six small changes make homework easier to start and easier to finish.

Save this for your next long day.

Looking for after-school help for your student?Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP runs after-school programs in Hutchinson and El Dor...
10/07/2026

Looking for after-school help for your student?

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP runs after-school programs in Hutchinson and El Dorado, with tutoring, STEM, study skills, and college and career activities.

NO sign-up needed. Just drop in.

Region 3 spent Friday, Oct. 2, at Kansas State University!Powercat Preview is K-State's visit day for high school sophom...
10/06/2026

Region 3 spent Friday, Oct. 2, at Kansas State University!

Powercat Preview is K-State's visit day for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

➡️ Swipe through to see how they engaged with the college campus.

Our College Access Advisors go to students' schools and meet with them one-on-one during the school day.It's how Kansas ...
10/06/2026

Our College Access Advisors go to students' schools and meet with them one-on-one during the school day.

It's how Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP helps students in foster care plan for college, starting in 7th grade.

Learn how health care works after foster care.KVC Kansas's Regional Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is hosting a workshop ...
10/06/2026

Learn how health care works after foster care.

KVC Kansas's Regional Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is hosting a workshop with Healthy Blue on regular checkups and what coverage looks like after foster care. Pizza included.

Olathe: Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:30–2:00 PM
Topeka: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:00–7:30 PM

Registration is required. Scan the QR code to sign up.

Tiger Day at Fort Hays State is Saturday, Oct. 17.For high school juniors, seniors, and their families.Free lunch, a T-s...
10/05/2026

Tiger Day at Fort Hays State is Saturday, Oct. 17.

For high school juniors, seniors, and their families.

Free lunch, a T-shirt, and a ticket to that night's football game.

Register by Oct. 10.

Thinking about Pitt State?Discover Pitt State is Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pittsburg. Students can ...
10/05/2026

Thinking about Pitt State?

Discover Pitt State is Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pittsburg. Students can get answers on admissions, scholarships, and financial aid, and lunch is included.

10/05/2026

We asked our staff members if students need to know their major in order to apply for college.

Do you agree?

Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

High school juniors and seniors: Washburn University's Ichabod Day is Friday, Oct. 9. Tour campus, stay for lunch, and g...
10/02/2026

High school juniors and seniors: Washburn University's Ichabod Day is Friday, Oct. 9. Tour campus, stay for lunch, and get entered in a $1,500 scholarship drawing.

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1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 110
Wichita, KS
67260

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18668155404

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