Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Texas at Austin received a $3.255 million Project Grant 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) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the UT ALL IN GEAR UP initiative, which delivers comprehensive college preparation and readiness services to low-income students in the Austin, Texas area. The program provides integrated support services including academic counseling, financial aid guidance, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship assistance to eligible disadvantaged student populations, with the primary objective of increasing high school graduation rates and enhancing postsecondary enrollment and success outcomes.

As a partnership grant under GEAR UP's six- to seven-year funding structure, the award funds UT Austin's role in collaborating with local educational agencies to provide direct student support services and institutional expertise. The one-year performance period represents the first-year funding for this multi-year initiative, enabling the institution to establish and operationalize comprehensive college readiness programming that addresses the academic and financial barriers faced by low-income students preparing for postsecondary education.