Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Wichita State University received a $810,400 Project Grant award from the U.S. 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 "GEAR UP at South and West" initiative, which provides comprehensive educational support services designed to increase college readiness and postsecondary enrollment among low-income and disadvantaged students in the Wichita, Kansas area.

Under this grant, Wichita State University delivers targeted educational support services including academic counseling, financial aid guidance, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship assistance to eligible secondary school students from low-income backgrounds. The GEAR UP program aims to improve high school graduation rates and prepare students for successful transition to postsecondary education, aligning with the federal program's six-to-seven-year commitment to support underrepresented student populations in obtaining secondary school diplomas and pursuing higher education opportunities.