Resources for GEAR UP Parents
If you are a stakeholder in the success of a GEAR UP student, we have resources to help you understand everything from the college application process to the nitty gritty aspects of how to talk to your child about dealing with a roommate conflict once they’ve made it to college. We have also compiled a list of local organizations that can help adults with their own educational goals.
Adult Education
- Educational Opportunity Center UTC Educational Opportunity Center
- Resources for Adult Learners Tennessee Reconnect
Preparing for College
- How to get to, pay for & succeed in college KnowHow2Go
- Support for Tennessee college-bound students KnowHow2Go
- Checklist of College Readiness for High School Sophomores The ACT Test for Students (Sophomore)
- Checklist of College Readiness for High School Juniors The ACT Test for Students (Junior)
- Checklist of College Readiness for High School Seniors The ACT Test for Students (Senior)
- State High School Graduation Requirements High School Graduation Requirements
- College Resources from Chattanooga’s Public Ed Foundation Resources for Parents and Students
Paying for College
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA Site
- Tennessee HOPE Scholarship HOPE Scholarship Information
- Federal Pell Grants Federal Pell Grants
- Fastweb’s List of College Scholarships Fastweb! Scholarship Search
- Parent Financial Aid Resources (from Federal Student Aid) Federal Student Aid Parent Resources
- Foster Care to Success –Scholarships for Foster Youth Foster Care to Success
Transition to College
- College Parent Central – information from college preparation to college completion College Parent Central
- Information for parents making the transition to having a child in college Transition Year Parent Edition
- “So You’re a New College Parent…” College Parent Central
- A guide on what to pack for College Packing List for College