USU STARS! GEAR UP at Cottonwood High School
Welcome to USU GEAR UP at Cottonwood High School
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federally-funded program designed to support students as they prepare for and succeed in college. The USU GEAR UP program helps students and families to see that it is possible to attend a school after high school, whether that is a 4-year college or a 2-year technical school. USU STARS! GEAR UP works in partnership and collaboration with schools, teachers, staff, and families. Services provided by USU GEAR UP include the following:
- Academic tutoring
- College campus visits
- Career exploration
- Summer camps and activities
- Financial aid planning/advising
- Workshops and programs for families
The USU GEAR UP program supports the graduating classes of 2021, 2023 and 2024. Students at Cottonwood High School are currently in 12th, 10th and 9th grades during the 2020/21 school year. These students started as 7th graders. As the students move through the grades, GEAR UP goes with them, through high school graduation, and into their first year of college.
Contact our GEAR UP site coordinators
Class of 2021 & 2023 – Lorraine Levanger, llevanger@graniteschools.org
Class of 2021 & 2023 Assistant – Ashley Johnson, aajohnson@graniteschools.org
Class of 2024 – Sharla Bynum, sabynum@graniteschools.org
Upcoming Events
| Date | Description | Details |
| October 14, 2020 | FAFSA Night | Complete FAFSA with help and support from counselors and advisors |
| October 28, 2020 | FAFSA Night | Complete FAFSA with help and support from counselors and advisors |
| November 9, 2020 | Paint & Smoothie Night | Enjoy a smoothie while you paint and listen to a presentation on college and careers |
Find more online resources at:
USU STARS! GEAR UP program website
Resources for students & parents
Timelines for students
Survey
Camps
