Gear Up Maine

GEAR UP Grant Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs The GEAR UP Maine program identifies and assists students and families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds starting in grade seven to aspire to, prepare for, enroll in, and successfully complete a post secondary education. GEAR UP Maine is led by Syntiro with support from the University of Maine at Farmington and partner organizations serving 56 schools and over 9,000 students in Northern, Central, Western and Down East Maine each year. GEAR UP Maine is funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education from 2014 to 2021. GEAR UP Maine Goal and Objectives The goal of GEAR UP is to prepare students who are economically disadvantaged for postsecondary education by: Pencil writing on paper Increasing academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education Graduation cap Increasing the rate of high school graduation Street sign with multiple directions to choose from Increasing students’ and parents’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing Syntiro logo The GEAR UP Maine program is funded through a grant (reference #P334S140018-18; William Sarrano, Project Officer) from the U.S. Department of Education to University of Maine at Farmington administered by Syntiro. ​ GEAR UP Maine 11 South Road Readfield, ME 04355 (207) 685-3171 gearup@syntiro.org >> Directions >> Contact Directory >> Partners