Next century gear up

This $2,709,600 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (CFDA 84.334) supports the Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, a U.S. local government entity and school district in San Fernando, California. The grant, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, will provide comprehensive educational support services to low-income students to increase high school graduation rates, improve college readiness, and enhance postsecondary enrollment and success. Key services include financial aid information, academic counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship support. The GEAR UP program focuses on assisting disadvantaged students, including those with disabilities, to obtain secondary school diplomas and prepare for postsecondary education.