GEAR UP, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a national initiative whose mission is to significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.  GEAR UP is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. 
WELCOME TO
the Franklin High School


"GEAR UP"
WEB PAGE
"Gear Up" provides access to college information.
LEARNING CENTER: Daily during lunchtimes and Mondays & Wednesdays 3:05- 4:30 pm

SAT Question of the Day and Test Preparation
Tuesdays 3:05 - 4:30 pm

College Information for Seniors and Juniors:
Daily - Just stop by the Gear UP Room
The "key" to your future is in  successful planning.
"GEAR UP" can help Franklin High School students in a number of ways.  We offer homework help, computers with Internet access to college information sites, SAT Test preparation, college trips and cultural enrichment activities!
USEFUL  LINKS:
Franklin High School Home Page
www.franklin-high.org

Dual Enrollment Information
Southwestern Community College

www.southwest.cc.nc.us

College Foundation of North Carolina
www.cfnc.org

PSAT and SAT Preparation
www.collegeboard.com


SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
www.southwest.cc.nc.us/finaid/scholarships.htm
www.ncseaa.edu
www.ncpublicschools.org/scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.attheu.com

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Student Aid on the Web
www.studentaid.ed.gov


FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov


Apply for a pin to access personal student aid information and to complete the FAFSA Financial Aid Form
www.pin.ed.gov


www.financialaid.com

www.finaid.org

STUDY SKILLS
NC Wise Owl   Reference Information on Education in NC
www.ncwiseowl.org (See Ms Bennett for password)

Discover Your Learning Style
www.meamath.com/multiple/multiple_choice.cgi
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