MI Gear Up Program
343 Ronan Hall; 989-774-1585; gearup@cmich.edu
MI GEAR UP (Michigan Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a grant funded program at Central Michigan University designed to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. It is funded by the Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development, King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Initiative. The pre-college program facilitates student tutoring, mentoring, and offers workshops on college preparation, and financial aid. It also assists schools and teachers to better prepare middle and high school students for college studies. The MI GEAR UP grant serves over 800 students in four schools. MI GEAR UP coordinates with CMU departments to provide on campus experiences for project students. CMU students gain valuable mentoring, volunteer and hands-on experience working with MI GEAR UP student programs