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GEAR UP representatives outline college and career activities, FAFSA outreach for Estill County seniors
Summary
GearUp staff presented a year-end recap to the Estill County Board of Education, reporting college visits, FAFSA workshops and that about 50 seniors have completed their FAFSA as of Jan. 16.
Representatives from the GEAR UP college-access program updated the Estill County Board of Education on Jan. 16 about activities aimed at improving postsecondary readiness, particularly for seniors.
"This is the last year of our grant catalog," said Braxton Miller, a GEAR UP program representative, introducing the team. Miller said the program hosted a college-and-career event that included more than 50 colleges and career organizations and that the group recently submitted another grant application on Jan. 15.
The team described a range of activities held last semester: a senior send-off featuring a keynote by a speaker named Kevin Ozark, a "getting in" presentation focused on financial aid led by Joplin Rice from Kia, targeted college visits (EKU was mentioned; a UK trip was planned but delayed), industry visits and job-shadowing opportunities, family events tied to cap-and-gown giveaways, and FAFSA workshops.
Staff reported 43 parents/guardians and 77 seniors attended FAFSA workshops and that about 50 seniors had completed the FAFSA since the application opened in December. Miller said GearUp has supported multiple ACT retake opportunities; the group reported an average ACT score of 20.2 among students who retook the exam through the program.
Board members thanked the presenters and expressed hope the recently submitted grant will be awarded so services can continue.
